Minutes June 25-26, 199366A
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 25-26, 1993
The City Council convened into the planning session at 10:00 a.m.
at the DFW Hilton in Grapevine, Texas~
PRESENT:
Mayor BOb Castleberry, Mayor Pro Tem Margaret Smith,
Council Members Euline Brock, Jerry Cott, Harold Perry,
and Jack Miller.
ABSENT: Council Member Mark Chew
City Manager Lloyd Harrell welcomed the City Council to the
Planning Session and introduced the staff and topics for the day.
The City Council received a report from John McGrane,
Executive Director for Finance regarding New Funding Sources
and the Budget priority Questionnaire.
John McGrane presented alternative funding sources to the.ad
valorem tax. He also reviewed the results of the Budget
Priority Questionnaire. This information is provided in-the
agenda backup materials.
City Council Member Mark Chew joined the meeting.
The City Council received a report from John McGrane and City
Manager Lloyd Harrell regarding Capital Improvement Program
alternatives.
Mr. McGrane reviewed the five year Capital Improvement
Program. There was also a discussion regarding the current
state of bond funds and how the funds can be used. Council
asked staff to provide information regarding the last bond
election for its review. The backup materials are included in
the agenda packet.
The City Council received a report from Betty McKean,
Executive Director of Municipal Services/Economic Development,
and Bruce Henington, Director of Facilities Management
regarding city facilities.
Bruce Henington presented an update on building renovation
projects. Mr. Henington also reported the status of the
Denton Municipal Complex which will include the law
enforcement and court activities. These materials are
included in the backup of the agenda.
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The City cOuncil received a report from Betty McKean,
Executive Director of Municipal Services/Economic Development,
and Rich Dlugas, Director of Parks and Recreation regarding
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Parks Development.
Rich Dlugas presented information regarding facility
development standards for parks and recreation. He also
.updated the City Council on the status of the Rails-to-Trails
'project. He presented the South Lakes Park grant resubmittal
and development schedule and alternatives if the grant funding
is denied. He also outlined the principal concerns heard at
the five public meeting held in April 1992 regarding the
expenditure of 1986 bond funds as it relates to northeast
Denton park acquisition.
These materials are included in the backup of the agenda. The
City Council requested that park dedication fees be placed on
a future work session agenda.
The City Council received a report from Tom Klinck, Director
of Human Resources regarding City of Denton Employee Health
Insurance.
Tom Klinck presented a brief history of the City's health
insurance and the current status of that program. The City
Council asked if pre-clearance was necessary before employees
went to a specialist. This issue is one that is under study
and consideration with the consultant working on the plan
design and renewal. Retiree coverage and health/wellness
incentives were also discussed. This information is included
in the backup packet of the agenda.
The City Council took a lunch break.
After reconvening, the City Council received a report from
Betty McKean, Executive Director of Municipal
Services/Economic Development and Eva Poole, Director of the
Library regarding Design and Implementation of a New Branch
Library.
Eva Poole presented a status report on the issue of County
funding for Library services. Ms. Poole also updated the City
Council on the status of the branch library project. This
report is included in the backup packet of the agenda.
The City Council received an update on the Fire Department
from John Cook, Fire Chief.
Chief Cook updated the City Council on Fire Station No. 6.
The City Council asked staff to look at the driveway
configuration at the new Fire station and library and to talk
with residents in the Bent Oaks Subdivision.
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8. The City Council received a report from Frank R0bbins,
Executive Director for Planning and Development regarding the
New Zoning Ordinance.
%Frank Robbins presented a brief history of the Denton's zoning
history and the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance since 1989.
He also reviewed the Zoning Ordinance Task Force process and
the proposed provisions. This report, as well as a copy of
the draft ordinance, is included in the backup packet of the
agenda.
9. The City Council received a report from Lloyd V. Harrell, City
Manager on the 1993 Legislative Update. This information is
included in the backup packet of the agenda.
city Manager Lloyd Harrell reviewed recent legislation passed
by the State affecting cities. He also reported that the bill
creating a Court of Record in Denton passed as well as a bill
that would allow Denton to hold an election for an additional
half cent sales tax to reduce the property tax. The City
Council directed staff to bring a resolution to appoint a
committee to study an additional half cent sales tax to reduce
property tax.
10. The City Council received a report from Rick Svehla, Deputy
City Manager regarding an update on the Denton Airport
including grant related activities and status of projects.
11. The City Council received a report from Bob Nelson, Executive
Director of Utilities regarding Utilities.
Bob Nelson presented information to the City Council regarding
electric utility power plant repowering, TMPA contract issues,
the~electric utility rate, and a financial reserve strategy.
He also presented information regarding impact fees for water,
wastewater, and storm water utilities. He also discussed
future issues that would be brought to the City Council
including fiber optics capabilities and opportunities. This
information is included in the backup packet of the agenda.
The City Council Planning Session was adjourned for the
evening at 5:00 p.m.
The City Council convened into the planning session Saturday, June
26, 1993, at 8:30 a.m. with Bob Saunders, facilitator, presiding at
the DFW Hilton in Grapevine, Texas.
PRESENT: Mayor Bob Castleberry, Mayor Pro Tem Margaret Smith,
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Council Members Euline Brock, Mark Chew, Jerry Cott,
Harold Perry, and Jack Miller.
ABSENT: None
The City Council reconvened into the planning session.
Council members discussed goals they had for the day.
Discussion took place regarding the difference between process
issues, method issues, and content issues.
Council Member Jerry Cott expressed a concern over information
that was presented by staff. There was a discussion regarding
budget reports and other financial reports. The staff will
meet with Mr. Cott to ensure he receives a report of budget
_figures that reflect year to date actual totals and a line
item budget. There was also a discussion between City Manager
Harrell and Council Member Harold Perry to ensure that there
was continued communication between them.
City Council members discussed procedural issues regarding
City Council meetings. Some of the City Council members felt
that the work session was rushed with too many major issues
needing decisions during that short time frame.
The City Council outlined a new process~for major issues. The
Council determined that work session items that dealt with
major issues would be placed on an agenda work session to be
briefed and discussed. Then the major issue would be placed
on the next regular meeting to receive more input from
citizens and give staff direction. Following the direction
given at the regular session the item would probably be placed
on the following regular meeting for official action. The
agenda committee will ensure that the major issues are placed
on the agenda in this manner. Other non-major issues will
continue be placed on the agenda to give staff direction
during the work session.
The City Council also committed itself to meet the first
through the fourth Tuesday with the second and fourth Tuesdays
both being work sessions.
The City Council took a lunch break.
The City Council reconvened after lunch and discussed the
public perception of the City Council at meetings. The
Council discussed having the Mayor explain to the public how
often items had previously been discussed prior to voting on
the issue.
There was a discussion regarding the consent agenda. The ~
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Council decided that wording should be added to the consent
agenda portion of the agenda that explains that the City
Council has received background information and has raised
questions about that information prior to the public meeting.
City Council requested an inventory of all long range planning
activities currently done by staff in ordinance document.
The City Council Planning session adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
CATHERINE E. TUCK
DEPUTY CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
BOB CASTLEBERRY, MAYO~
CITY OF DENTON, TE~ ~
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