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Minutes October 19, 1993366A CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 1993 The Council convened into the Work Session at 5:15 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room. PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Smith; Council Members Brock, Chew, Cott, Perry, and Miller. ABSENT: None 1. The Council convened into the Executive Session to discuss the following: A. Legal Matters -- Under TEX. GOV'T. CODE Sec. 551.071 1. Received legal advice regarding Councilmembers, attendance at neighborhood meetings. 2. Considered claim of Mr. Ebersole. B. Real Estate -- Under TEX. GOV'T. CODE Sec. 551.072 C. Personnel/Board Appointments -_ Under TEX. GOV'T. CODE Sec. 551.074 2. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding a long range strategy for stabilizing electric rates. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this was an item which Council Member Cott had requested be placed on a Work Session following the budget discussions. It would be a review of the strategy recommended by the Public Utilities Board in which some of the balance in the electric fund would be used to stabilize electric rates in future years. If that were not done, there would be fairly substantial rate increases with large spikes in the electric rates due to TMPA obligations. Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, stated that electric production power costs were increasing due to higher TMPA debt ~ervice a~d increased fixed operatic . increases in natural gas enerav ~0s+~ ~ ~ m~lntenance costs, purchased energy supplies .... ~v~ uennon,s power plant and and. general inflationary increases. TMP recently restructured its existing $1.2 billion long term debt b~ refinancing nearly $600 million in outstanding bond issues through the year 2017. The increased TMPA debt service costs were passed on to the member cities in the form of higher purchased power costs. The utility would need to increase both the basic electric rates and the Energy Cost Adjustment rate to meet these higher costs. This would result in overall rate increases as high as 10% to 13% in some years, as well as large fluctuations in rate increases from year to year unless some strategy was developed to stabilize those rate increases. The Public Utilities Board and staff developed and recommended a rate strategy that leveled the 366B City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 2 base rate and ECA rate increases and used some cash reserves to limit the level of rate increases to not greater than 5% in any one year. This rate strategy provided better rate stabilization by smoothing large year to year fluctuations in rate increases. There was approximately $50 million in cash reserves of which $10 million was set aside for reservations (funds restricted for payment of long term debt, principle and interest, current contracts, supplies, capital projects, etc.) leaving approximately $40 million available for appropriations. For the 1994 fiscal year, $10 million of the appropriable cash had been set aside as a utility emergency and working capital fund. The basic rate strategy utilized the remaining $30 million over the next 23 years to achieve the goal of lower rate increases with smaller rate fluctuations. Bill Giese, Public Utilities Board, presented a graph showing Denton's share of TMPA costs with TMPA's debt service costs shown separately from all other TMPA costs. Denton had 22% of TMPA's total output of approximately 3 billion KWH. Council Member Cott stated that to the extent that the City had cash, could the City acquire its portion of the TMPA with cash rather than debt. Giese replied that it would be very difficult to do as TMPA operated under a separate charter and was a separate entity. Jim Harder, Director of Electric Utilities, reviewed a graph indicating all other electric costs of Denton, exclusive of TMPA's costs. The graph showed Denton's fuel costs and purchased power costs separate from all other costs, such as salaries, debt service, capital expansion from current year revenue, and payment of return on investment, a 3% general inflation factor had been included in Denton's labor and construction costs. In 1998 and in 2012, it was assumed a power production facility would be operational and additional debt service incurred to pay the revenue bonds issued for those projects. He also presented a graph indicating the rate increase which would be necessary with the two alternatives of either no rate stabilization or using the $30 million in reserve for rate stabilization. City Manager Harrell stated that the fund reserve was $50 million, $10 million of which was for bond covenants, $10 million of which was for unforeseen expenses which left $30 million for the amount suggested to help with the rate stabilization. Council Member Cott asked about capital expenses. __2. 366C City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 3 City Manager Harrell replied that the Public Utilities Board had much discussion regarding the use of the reserve to help stabilize rates or perhaps use the $30 million for some type of capital improvement. If that were done, the larger rate increases would still be present. Council Member Chew stated that it was the intention of the reserve fund to help stabilize the rates. Nelson stated that it had always been the intention to try and maintain reserves to help with that situation. Council Member Perry stated that there was an assumption that there would be no major breakthroughs in the generation of power. Nelson replied that it was felt that when another purchase or investment was done in 1997, the assumption of the analysis was that it would be an investment in Denton's plant using combined cycled technology. There might be better deals out at that time but the power supply would present the best route to go. The Council convened in to the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem smith; Council Members Brock, Chew, Cott, Perry, and Miller. ABSENT: None 1. Pledge of Allegiance The Council and members of the audience recited the P3edge of Allegiance. 2. The Council considered approval of the mJ~tes of the Regular Session of October 5, 1993. Perry motioned, Smith seconded to aDDr~ve the minutes as preset d. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott ~aye", Miller "aye", smith ~e", Perry "aye", and Mayor Ca~tleberry "aye". Motion xrried unanimously. Mayor Castleberry p~esented a proclamation for Pharmacy Week:~ 366D City of Denton city Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 4 3. Presentation by a representative of the University of North Texas requesting the City's support for the University to obtain Division I football status. Peter Lane, University of North Texas, felt that the best of intercollegiate athletics was a window to the University. There was an opportunity to take a major step forward in the process of bringing a higher level of athletic talent and competition to the City. Dr. Hurley would be going before the Coordinating Board on October 28 in Austin to ask permission to expend approximately $1 million to expand the stadium. That would begin a process which would enable the University to show a home attendance of 17,000 fans next year. The upgrade of the status would only apply to the football program. There were several initiatives which were proposed which included filling Fouts Field and receiving pledges to purchase season tickets for the 1994-95 season. This would be good not only for the University but also for Denton as the increased home attendance would bring additional commerce to the City. Mayor Castleberry asked if the Council would like a resolution of support prepared for consideration at the next council meeting. Consensus of the Council was to have staff prepare such a resolution. 4. The Council received a report from the Citizen's Sales Tax Advisory Committee and held a discussion regarding a possible half cent sales tax to reduce the property tax. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that the Committee had been meeting for the last several months to prepare a recommendation to Council regarding the sales tax issue. A. Report from the Chairman - Tom Harpool stated that the Committee was made up of a wide variety of individuals with a wide divergence of opinions regarding the proposal. Some individuals started on the Committee were opposed to the proposal and as the Committee deliberated and studied the issue, changed their minds. It was felt that the Committee's report should reflect the views of the Task Force and should give direction to the City Council. It ~hould help inform the citizens of the community and the voters on ~e issues and would include a written report. Main reasons to ~tor the sales tax to reduce the property tax included: (1) such mall increase in the sales tax would not cause a measurable r~<~<~ction in Denton retail sales, (2) a large amount of non- residents who used Denton services commute to work or go to school 366E City of Denton City Council Minut~s October 19, 1993 Page 5 in Denton. A shift to sales tax would move some of the cost of providing these services to the users and relieve Denton property taxpayers, (3) businesses and residential taxpayers would both benefit from the decrease in property taxes, (4) there would be some degree of captured tax dollars for services provided to Denton's large amount of tax exempt entities without additional costs being borne by the residential taxpayer, (5) although it might not be the most important factor in attracting new industry to Denton, a decrease in the property tax rate could not hurt Denton from a competitive economic development standpoint, and (6) as Dr. Weinstein's report cited, sales tax revenue provided a more stable, long term revenue source in the face of decreasing property values. Derrell Bulls felt that this was a very important topic as far as the community was concerned. As the data was reviewed, he found that 55% of the appraised property for tax purposes in Denton resided in the residential section of the community. The City needed to be proactive in changing the ratio of residential to commercial. The total of the aggregate appraised valued property needed to be increased by continuing an aggressive campaign of economic development. Attracting industry was a very important part of the success of the growth of the community. He was in favor of the half cent sales tax increase along with the reduction in the ad valorem tax even though in some instances, individuals looked at the sales tax as regressive. In the long run, the proposal would be the best for the citizens of Denton. Barbara Philips stated that she was in favor of the increase in the sales tax to reduce the property tax. She challenged the City Council and the City management to be sure that the property tax did not rise significantly after the property tax was lowered. Joe Alford commended the Council for bringing the issue to a citizen's committee for deliberation. He had called several individuals across the state regarding the issue and received favorable responses. He had done a survey in his store regarding the proposed increase and had received favorable responses. Basically, 95% of the individuals he had surveyed were in favor of the proposal. Ellen Schertz felt that the citizens of Denton should have the opportunity to vote on this proposal. She felt that it was very important to educate the citizens of Denton in order to make an informed decision. 366F City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 6 Bill Utter stated that his first opinion was to oppose the tax increase but after the Committee had made its comprehensive study, he decided to vote for the increase. The reason was that it should forestall any future increases in tax rates and/or utility rates for the City of Denton for the immediate future. He was not convinced that the economic development option should have been placed first. The study phase which impressed him the most was the report and success of the Mesquite citizens. Bill Patterson stated that as a business owner, there were many positive aspects of the proposal. Not only would there be benefits as a homeowner but also as a business owner. He urged the Council to place the proposal before the citizens. John Price stated initially he was very much opposed to a sales tax increase on the basis that a sales tax was regressive. In the course of the information presented to the Committee, he discovered that the property tax was also a regressive tax in nature. He thought that in many instances this would be an educational job. When the citizens were given the information, they would conclude that this was a win-win situation. He encouraged the Council to present the measure to the citizens of Denton to have the opportunity to see that this was a positive situation. The increase in the sales tax would provide a temporary relief in the property tax paid by the citizens of Denton. Steve Woerner stated that there were several data points which were important in his decision. One included the fact that 55% of residential tax income on property taxes was much different than other communities which were surveyed. The area of growth in the commercial and industrial base needed to be addressed with the reduction of the property tax. Another data point was that the larger industries which wanted to locate in Denton would be influenced by this decision. The third data point was the survey of the Chamber of Commerce which indicated that the business community was in favor of the proposition. He endorsed the proposal to the Council. Dorothy Damico stated that she was the one opposing vote for the proposal. She felt that as far as the economic health of the community, the proposal was a good issue. As far as the conduct of city government, the proposal sounded good. This would be a good issue for the property owners as well as for business and industry. Property taxes for landlords would be reduced and they would not be required to reduce their rent in the same way which would be a savings for them. Non-residents who used city services would be required to pay. She had a great concern for low-income renters. 366G city of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 7 Those individuals already paid a regressive tax in that they paid a portion of the property tax through their rent. They would now have a second regressive tax in an increased sales tax and she was not sure that they would be able to tolerate that impact. Most of the low-income renters would have no opportunity to do anything except spend all of the income that they had and that would mean that everything that was not exempt such as their food and their medicine would be subject to the higher tax. That was an issue which she felt should be noted when voting on the proposal. Neil Durrance stated that his initial concern was with the tax base stability. The initial premise of property tax was that property tax levels remained on a constant basis. That was predictable income and provided a basis by which the City could have a future plan and future budgeting. To destabilize that could cause a lot of problems. His concerns were offset with the study and research of the Committee. The basis and stability of the sales tax, especially in view of what had been happening with the property tax, indicated that this was more of an equity effort as well as one that would provide stability in the budgeting process. He believed the problem the Council should be aware of was the notice of the electorate. Council Member Chew asked if a scientific survey had been done on approximately how many out-of-town people shopped in Denton. Dr. Bulls stated that the exact figures were not available. There were some figures in the report which discussed the idea of how many students lived in the dorms, how many students lived in the community, and how many commuted to Denton. Catherine Tuck, Administrative Assistant, stated that two of the major retailers had been asked if such figures would be available. Golden Triangle Mall indicated between 30-50 percent. Mayor Pro Tem Smith thanked the Committee and indicated that she appreciated all the time and energy spent on this proposal. Council Member Miller asked how much ahead of the election did the Committee feel a decision should be made and notice given to the citizens. He also asked if the Committee had any recommendations as to how to educate the community. Harpool stated that the Committee had discussed those issues and felt that the sooner the Council could make the decision, the better for the process. Town meetings, a task force committee and as much education as possible would be suggested for the community. 366H City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 8 Mayor Castleberry asked if the task force would be willing to assist with the education process. Harpool replied that the task force would be willing to help. Council Member Perry stated that he was still concerned about the issue of equity and how equitable it was for all citizens. He was pleased that the committee was operating in such a manner that a dissenting voice could be heard. He still had some questions about who would profit the most, who profited the least and how clear was the benefit to the entire citizenry of the Denton. Council Member Cott asked how many retailers the Committee had talked with regarding the proposal. These were the individuals who would feel the greatest impact. Harpool replied that there was representation from retailers on the Committee and the Committee had contacted a number of retailers in other cities. Dr. Weinstein had done some work in that area which the Council would receive during his report. The Chamber of Commerce had a separate task force studying this issue. Council Member Cott stated that he always voted what the voters of District Four told him. He had started in the apparel business in 1958 and he wanted to make a point that a factory outlet store was not a retail store. They were stores which were there to get rid of the large number of mistakes that apparel manufacturers made. That was not a very stable business. It must be remembered when the decision was made on this issue that that factor existed and the fact that the City was correcting from a horrible real estate business of the '80's was also a guide. City Manager Harrell indicated that it was mandated by State law that if the half cent sales tax were approved by the voters, that a corresponding decrease in the property tax would occur. Using the latest sales tax figures and applying that to the property tax, the City property tax would be reduced approximately 20% in the City and would decrease from the adopted tax rate approved by the Council of $.7479 to a tax rate of $.5949. This would be a $.1530 decrease in the City property tax. Mayor Castleberry stated that he had recently made a purchase at Exposition Mills Denton Factory Stores and was pleased to see that the same name product which he had purchased at regular r~tail price could be purchased at a much lower price and was the same quality as the regular retail store. 366I City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 9 Council Member cott stated that the point was that the number of factory outlet malls in the area was growing and in the country was growing because the apparel business was undergoing tremendous difficulty in selling its merchandise. Mayor Castleberry indicated that he had a Speaker Card from Joe Dodd regarding this issue. Joe Dodd stated that if the Sales Tax Committee was a cross section of the City of Denton the City would be a wonderful place to live. The Committee was not a cross section of the community. He was not surprised at the conclusion of the Committee given the question they were asked. He had a problem not with the answer of the Committee but with the Council's question to them. He asked the following questions of the Council - was business suffering from high utility and user fees in the City, had the business tax base over the last six years shrunk, were business properties being renewed and refurbished within the City of Denton, were the conditions which ran counter to the County's experience a direct result of policies of the Council, would the sales tax be smart or fair, were property taxes for homeowners already too high, were housing starts flat, was the current housing falling into disrepair, was that housing stock being bought by poorer families with children who would need city services, were more of DISD's funding problems the fault of the Council. The question he wanted Council to deal with was given the economic realities, did the tax swap solve any of the City's long term problems other than a short term alleviation and a little slack for homeowners. He suggested that the answer would be for the long term, no, it did not solve any of the City's problems. Council Member Brock stated that the Carter's store in the outlet mall did ask for zip codes which might be a good source of information for the Committee. 5. Public Requests A. The Council considered a request allowing City contractor, Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc. to work on Sunday from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Newton Rayzor School in order to install a sanitary sewer line. Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that the proposal would allow the contractor to work on Saturday and Sunday in order to get across %he Newton Rayzor School property for safety reasons. There would be large equipment in the area and open sections of the ditch and it was felt that it would be better to do the work while the 366J City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 10 students were not present. Council had to approve the work request on Sunday. It was felt that the project could be completed in one weekend but that was dependent on the weather. Two weekends were requested in case the weather did not cooperate. If that were the case, the ditch would be closed until the following weekend when the project would be completed. Council Member Cott stated that there were many churches in the area and he recommended the staff discuss the matter with the area churches. Council Member Smith asked how the ditches would be covered. Svehla replied that ditches would be refilled and/or be totally fenced off. Council Member Miller asked about the noise level during the work. Svehla replied that there would be some equipment noise as the line was a rather large line requiring large equipment. Council Member Miller stated that he had a concern with the work beginning at 7:00 a.m. and felt that there might be some noise generated during church time which would concern him. Mayor Pro Tem Smith asked that if Council required the contractor to only work after 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, how many weekends would be required to complete the project. Svehla replied that it would probably take more than one weekend. There was always the unforeseen circumstances which could lengthen the project. Mayor Pro Tem Smith stated that she liked the suggestion of talking with the area churches to see if the construction would bother them. There was distance between the churches and the school and the distance might be enough to not bother the churches. She also ~uggested 'notifying the public regarding the project and the reasons for working on Sunday. Brock motioned, Perry seconded that there be conditional approval of the request of working from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. if it would not interfere with the church services nearby. If it appeared that it would, then the Council would approve from noon until 7:00 p.m. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 366K City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 11 B. The Council considered an exemption to the noise ordinance from the Communications Workers of America, Local 6171, Denton Chapter to hold a picnic at North Lakes Park from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1993. Catherine Tuck, Administrative Assistant, stated that the Communications Workers of America, Local 6171 had requested a noise exemption to have a family picnic at North Lakes Park. A loudspeaker would be used for music and a public address system would be used to announce games for the children. Perry motioned, Chew seconded to approve the request. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 6. Public Hearings A. The Council held a pubic hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance annexing and zoning to SF16, 23.25 acres located north of and abutting Ryan Road on Forrestridge Drive, A-62 and Z- 93-019. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 7-0). Frank Robbins, Executive Director for Planning, stated that this was the last step in the process which began in July. This was the fifth time the two actions, the annexation and zoning, had been on the agenda and that the information in the backup was unchanged. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Buddy Roberts stated that he represented Lodge Construction Company who were the owners of the property. It was the intent of Lodge Construction to continue the development of quality homes as were in the Forrestridge Addition. They would work with the staff to comply with all of the City's regulations and requested Council approval of the project. No one spoke in opposition. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Council Member Cott stated that there was an issue of drainage coming from the development and goin~ west towards Country Club Road on the north side. .The neighbors were asking how this was going 'to be permanently taken care of. 366L City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 12 Robbins replied that the drainage from Forrestridge was split. The developer would be required to improve the drainage along Ryan Road with underground piping until a point where the ground decreased in elevation. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 93-188 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ANNEXING 23.25 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ALONG FORRESTRIDGE DRIVE AND NORTH OF RYAN ROAD; APPROVING A SERVICE PLAN FOR THEANNEXED PROPERTY; APPROVING SINGLE FAMILY (SF-16) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE ANNEXED PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Smith motioned, Brock seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "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 an approved detailed plan of Planned Development No. 141. The approximately 16.5 acre site was located on the south side of University Drive (Hwy. 380), east of Old North Road. Z-93-25 (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 5-0). Frank Robbins, Executive Director of Planning, stated this proposal was an amended detail plan. The amendment took the area on the approved planned development plan which was parking lot and extended the building. Most of the creek south of this development and the subdivision would be left in a natural state with its minimum width of approximately 150 feet. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Mike Mayse, representing Weathertrol Supply Company, spoke in favor of the request. No one spoke in opposition. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Council Member Brock stated that she was on the Planning and Zoning Commission at the time that the business was originally built and there were considerable problems with the site such as access, 366M City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 13 drainage, and buffering with the neighborhood. The problems were worked out very well with the developers. This proposal did not add any new problems or present any difficulties. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 93-189 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 91-075 TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE IN THE DETAILED PLAN FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION FOR 16.5 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF UNIVERSITY DRIVE, AND EAST OF OLD NORTH ROAD; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Brock motioned, Cott seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "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 approving a new detailed plan within PD-134. The 2.468 acres tract was abutting IH-35E, the old MKT Railroad, and was between Pockrus Page Road and Shady Shores Road. Z-92-006 (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 5-0). Frank Robbins, Executive Director for Planning, stated that this was a proposal for a previously approved detailed plan. The building had been moved back from IH35 and the parking spaces in the rear had been decreased and moved to the front. The parking lot area had been redesigned. The previous plan did not have any indication of what the signage would be and the proposal indicated where the ground signs would be located. An eight foot screen wall was eliminated. The existing vegetation in the rail to trail would provide a visual buffer. The Mayor opened the public hearing. A1 Lissberger stated that the signage for the walls would state the name of the center and the address. A lot of details had been worked out to ensure that this would be a quality development. He felt that the development would be an advantage to the community from a tax base standpoint, from a job increase standpoint and should bring an interest to an area which was undeveloped. He felt approval would be to the benefit of the community and requested 366N City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 14 Council approve the request. No one spoke in opposition. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 93-190 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90-007 TO PROVIDE FOR AN AMENDED DETAILED PLAN FOR 2.468 ACRES OF LAND IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) NO. 134 LOCATED IN THE LISSBERGER ADDITION EAST OF AND ABUTTING 1-35E, WEST OF THE OLD M.K.T. RAILROAD, AND BETWEEN POCKRUS PAGE AND SHADY SHORES ROADS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 90-069; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Cott motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. D. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance amending a portion of an existing detailed plan for Planned Development No. 16. The 3.396 acre tract was located on the west side of F.M. 2181 (Lillian Miller Parkway), approximately 640 feet south of Teasley Lane. Z-93-023 (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 6-0). Council Member Cott left the meeting with a potential conflict of interest. Frank Robbins, Executive Director for Planning, stated that this was an application by the City of Denton for an amendment of a planned development, part of which the City owned. The northern part of the planned development would be unchanged. The change~ between the approved planned development and the proposed planned development was that the library would be reconfigured slightly, would have a lower maximum height allowed, and the building area would not change. The fire station would be reconfigured slightly and the parking lot was redesigned for a more functional and appropriate parking lot. The Mayor opened the public hearing. 366O City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 15 No one spoke in favor. No one spoke in opposition. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 93-191 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 91-007 TO PROVIDE FOR A REVISED DETAILED PLAN FOR 3.396 ACRES OF LAND IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) NO. 16 LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF F.M. 2181 (LILLIAN MILLER PARKWAY), APPROXIMATELY 640 FEET SOUTH OF TEASLEY LANE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUMAMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Perry motioned, Smith seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Cott returned to the meeting. Council considered Item 9.A. 9. Resolutions A. The Council considered approval of a resolution approving an agreement and resolution of the City of Denton Industrial Development Authority with respect to the issuance of bonds for Union Camp Corporation. John McGrane, Executive Director for Finance, stated that the city of Denton Industrial Authority had been requested by Union Camp to refinance some industrial revenue bonds which were originally issued in 1982. The reason for the request was to take advantage of the available interest rates at the current time. There was a tight time frame as the original bonds stated when refinancing could take place. The Industrial Authority had met and approved the issuance. By law, it was required to go to the governing body for a written resolution approving such action. 366P City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 16 The following resolution was considered: NO. R93-060 A RESOLUTION APPROVING ANAGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR UNION CAMP CORPORATION. Cott motioned, Chew seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. Council returned to the regular agenda order. 7. Consent Agenda Perry motioned, Brock seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. A. Bids and Purchase Orders 1. P.O. #37459 - UEC Equipment Ordinances A. 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. (6.A.1. - P.O. #37459) The following ordinance was considered: NO. 93-192 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. Smith motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". unanimously. Motion carried 366Q City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 17 B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending provisions of Chapter 14, Article IV ("Smoking") of the Code of ordinances to designate the Manager of the Environmental Health Services Department to enforce and administer provisions of this Article; providing for a severability clause; and providing for repeal of any ordinances in conflict herewith. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this ordinance cleaned up some language in the current smoking regulations. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 93-193 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE IV ("SMOKING") OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO DESIGNATE THE MANAGER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO ENFORCE AND ADMINISTER PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ANY ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Brock motioned, Smith seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance vacating a public utility easement in Lot 1, Block G, Forrestridge Section II, an addition to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; abandoning a public utility easement recorded in Volume 752, Page 402, Deed Records of Denton County, Texas. (The Planning and zoning Commission recommended approval.) Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that this piece of easement had been platted in the original portions of Forrestridge. As development occurred and was platted to the south, it was decided to have the utilities go up the west side of the lots and across the north. Consequently this easement was not required. The property owners agreed to grant an easement on the north side of the street in return for the City abandoning this easement. Staff was also suggesting that this same easement as it continued southward, also be abandoned. It had been determined that this easement was no longer needed and therefore did not make sense to retain it further on to the south. The following ordinance was considered: 366R City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 18 NO. 93-194 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 1, BLOCK G, FORRESTRIDGE SECTION II, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; ABANDONING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT RECORDED IN VOLUME 752, PAGE 402, DEED RECORDS OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Brock motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance abandoning a public utility easement on a tract of land being a part of the E. Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, and being part of the Lot No. 1, Block 1 of the Santa Fe Addition to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas and as further described in an easement from Ben E. Keith Company to the City of Denton, Texas recorded at Volume 945, Page 606, Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.) Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that in the recent additional planning for Ben E. Keith along the north, the existing plat was reviewed. There was an existing easement which was no longer needed and staff was recommending the abandonment of the easement. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 93-195 AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON A TRACT OF LAND BEING A PART OF THE E. PUCHALSKI SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 996, AND BEING PART OF LOT NO. 1, BLOCK 1 OF THE SANTA FE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN AN EASEMENT FROM BEN E. KEITH COMPANY TO THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS RECORDED AT VOL. 945, PAGE 606, REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Smith motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 366S City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 19 E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance abandoning and vacating a portion of a public street right-of-way located at the intersection of Mulkey Lane and Audra Lane, as more particularly described herein. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.) Rick Svehla, Deputy city Manager, stated that this request would again clean up an easement in the area. The request was from the property owners and was recommended by staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 93-196 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ABANDONING AND VACATING A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF MULKEY LANE AND AUDRA LANE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Perry motioned, Brock seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. F. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance providing for the renaming of Greenfield Parkway, as shown on the D.I.S.D. - Farris Road Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, to Grant Parkway. (The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Historical Landmark Commission recommended approval.) Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that over the course of several plats there had been some confusion on the name of the two streets in question. In an effort to make this clear to citizens and to assist the 9-1-1 operations, the two roads would be split as they were originally intended. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 93-197 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE RENAMING OF A PORTION OF GREENFIELD PARKWAY TO GRANT PARKWAY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 366T City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 20 Perry motioned, Miller seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. G. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance affecting the participation of City employees in the Texas Municipal Retirement System; granting the additional rights, credits, and benefits authorized by Sections 854.202 (F), 854.204, 854.405, 854.410 of Title 8, V.T.C.A., Government Code, as amended, effective January 1, 1994. Tom Klinck, Director of Human Resources, stated that he would be summarizing Items G., H., I., and J. which all concerned amendments to the Texas Retirement System. There were some employees covered by the Fire Pension and these ordinances would not affect those employees. All of these ordinances would be effective January 1, 1994 and were a part of the 1993-94 budget process. Item G was the provision known as Senate Bill 505 which provided for an improvement to the retirement eligibility so that an employee could retire at 25 years, any age, improved the survivor benefit of an employee who died in active service and provided for a disability benefit. The estimated cost of this ordinance was $32,000 and the funds were in the current budget. Item H implemented the restricted prior service credits which provided for service credits only, no monetary credit, for service in any city or town in the United States. It was a no cost item to the City. Those credits could help to reach vesting criteria which was 10 years and retirement eligibility which was 25 years at any age. Item I implemented a military service credit provision which provided only service credit, no monetary credit, for employees who had active military service. Item J implemented a 6% retirement benefit for future retirees from the current 5% program. The cost of this provision was estimated at approximately $230,000 and was included in the 1993-94 budget. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 93-198 AN ORDINANCE AFFECTING THE PARTICIPATION OF CITY EMPLOYEES IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, GRANTING THE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS, CREDITS AND BENEFITS AUTHORIZED BY SECTIONS 854.202(F), 854.204, 854.405, 854.406, AND 854.410 OF TITLE 8, V.T.C.A, GOVERNMENT CODE, AS AMENDED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 366U city of Denton city Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 21 Chew motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. H. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, restricted prior service credit to employees who were members of the System for service previously performed for any incorporated city or town in the United States, or any Council of Government in Texas, as provided in Section 853.305 of Title 8 V.T.C.A., Government Code, as amended for which such employees had not received credited services, effective January 1, 1994. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 93-199 AN ORDINA/~CE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, RESTRICTED PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT TO EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED FOR ANY INCORPORATED CITY OR TOWN IN THE UNITED STATES OR ANY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT IN TEXAS, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 853.305 OF TITLE 8, V.T.C.A., GOVERNMENT CODE, AS AMENDED, FOR WHICH SUCH EMPLOYEES HAVE NOT RECEIVED CREDITED SERVICES, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1994; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chew motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. I. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance allowing certain employees of the City, who performed or hereafter performed active service in the armed forces, (or their reserves or auxiliaries) of the United States under honorable conditions, to apply and make deposits for, and to receive special credit with the Texas Municipal Retirement System for limited portions of such military service, and providing for payment by the city of its share of the costs of allowing such credits, effective January 1, 1994. The following ordinance was considered: 366V City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 22 NO. 93-200 AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY, WHO PERFORMED OR HEREAFTER PERFORM ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES (OR THEIR RESERVES OR AUXILIARIES) OF THE UNITED STATES UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS, TO APPLY AND MAKE DEPOSITS FOR, AND TO RECEIVE SPECIAL CREDIT WITH THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR LIMITED PORTIONS OF SUCH MILITARY SERVICE, AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF ITS SHARE OF THE COSTS OF ALLOWING SUCH CREDITS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chew motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. J. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance to increase the rate of deposits to the Texas Municipal Retirement System by the employees of the City of Denton, effective January 1, 1994. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 93-201 AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE RATE OF DEPOSITS TO THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF DENTON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chew motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. K. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a compromise settlement agreement and release in litigation ~tyled Hunter. et al v. City of Denton, et al. This item was withdrawn from consideration. 9. Resolutions A. Item A was considered earlier in the meeting. 366W City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 23 B. The Council considered approval of a resolution endorsing the efforts of the National League of Cities and the Texas Municipal League to fully inform our citizens about the impact of federal mandates on our city finances and the pocketbooks of our citizens. Joseph Portugal, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that unfunded federal mandates were mandates which were passed on to local governments without benefit of additional funding. By adopting the resolution, the Council would endorse the efforts of the National League of Cities and the Texas Municipal League who were trying to increase public awareness to curb the effects of unfunded federal mandates. It was estimated that capital and/or passed expenditures including identified annual operating and maintenance expenses for FY 1993-94 would total approximately $9.5 million. Projecting out to a five year period, the effects of those unfunded mandates would cost the City approximately $8.2 million. Council Member Cott stated that he had talked with two members of the House of Representatives over the weekend regarding this issue. While he was in favor of the resolution, he hoped that the issue would not become polarized. Council Member Perry stated that he would approve the resolution and assumed that it would not oppose every mandate which came funded or unfunded. There were some issues which were important whether or not they were funded. Portugal replied that this resolution intended not to remove the mandates, many of which had reasonable causes and justification on the areas they impacted. The federal government continued to ask local governments to implement and respond to mandates without the benefit of additional funding which put a burden on the local government. Council Member Miller recommended that the City pass the slogan "Put your money where your mandates are" to the National League of Cities to pass on to Congress. The following resolution was considered: 366X City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 24 NO. R93-061 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ENDORSING THE EFFORTS OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES AND THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO FULLY INFORM OURCITIZENS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL MANDATES ON OUR CITY FINANCES AND THE POCKETBOOKS OF OUR CITIZENS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Cott motioned, Smith seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. C. The Council considered approval of a resolution approving an interlocal ambulance agreement between the City of Denton and the City of Argyle for ambulance services. Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that Items C., D., and E. were for emergency medical services for three surrounding cities. The contracts were in accordance with the Council's wishes that the per capita price be increased. The price this year would be increased $.75 with the plan to go to $1.00 and $1.25 in the following years. Council Member Chew stated that there would be a review of the costs and the contracts annually. Council Member Cott questioned the agreement with Ponder which was a greater distance. Was there a cost analysis which allowed the City to do this agreement at the same price as the other cities. Svehla replied that over the years, the fee had been the same for all cities. Future contracts would consider such items as mileage charges. The following resolution was considered: NO. R93-0~2 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AMBULANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE CITY OF ARGYLE FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Smith motioned, ¢ott meconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 366Y City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 25 D. The Council considered approval of an interlocal ambulance agreement between the City of Denton and the City of Sanger for ambulance services. The following resolution was considered: NO. R93-063 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AMBULANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE CITY OF SANGER FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. smith motioned, Cott seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. E. The Council considered approval of a resolution approving an interlocal ambulance agreement between the City of Denton and the City of Ponder for ambulance services. The following resolution was considered: NO. R93-064 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AMBULANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE CITY OF PONDER FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. smith motioned, Perry seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. F. The Council considered approval of a resolution adopting Policy No. 107.04 "Family and Medical Leave". Ike Obi, Benefits Administrator, stated that the Family Medical Leave Act was passed in 1993 and required that employers with 50 or more employees provide a policy which would enable employees to take up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave during a period of 12 months. Conditions for use of this leave include birth of the employee's child, placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care, care for the employee's spouse, child or parent who had a serious health condition, inability o£ the employee to perform functions of his position because of a serious medical condition. 36gZ City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 26 The following resolution was considered: NO. R93-065 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY NO. 107.04 "FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE"; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Perry motioned, Chew seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 10. The Council considered nominations and/or appointments to the Board of Adjustment, the Electrical Code Board, the Keep Denton Beautiful Board, the Juvenile Diversion Task Force, and the '91 Committee. Mayor Castleberry indicated that Council Member Perry had nominated Don Smith for the alternate position on the Board of Adjustment. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Castleberry indicated that Mayor Pro Tem Smith had nominated Dalton Gregory as Chair to the Juvenile Diversion Task Force. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Chew indicated that he was not ready for his nomination for alternate position on the Electrical Code Board. Council Member Perry and Council Member Chew indicated that they were not ready for nominations to the Keep Denton Beautiful Board. Council Member Chew nominated Birdell Carstarphen for the at-large position to the Juvenile Diversion Task Force. Council Member Miller nominated Hugh Ayer to the '91 Committee. 1. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, presented the following item: A. Questions had been raised concerning the parking lot at the new County jail facility. When the County first proposed the jail expansion, they submitted to the City, plans for the building 366AA city of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 27 which included the construction of the parking lot which was designed for a 6" asphalt lot. That was well within the City requirements and therefore the Development Review Committee gave approval for the construction of the parking lot. Subsequent to that, the County decided that they wanted to lessen the standards of the parking lot and discussed that with the City staff. Staff indicated that the City standard only called for a 4" full depth asphalt parking lot with a treated lime base and if the County wanted to pull back from a 6" lot to a 4" lot that would meet City requirements. The County wanted to build the parking lot with 1 1/2" of asphalt and staff indicated that the subdivision requirements required a minimum of 4". If the County wanted to do anything differently than the 4", they would have to go to the Traffic Safety Committee and request a variance. The County requested that variance which the Traffic Safety Committee denied indicating that the County should comply with the standards adopted by the City. 12. There was no official action taken on Executive Session items discussed during the Work Session Executive Session. 13. New Business The following items of New Business were suggested by Council Members for future agendas: A. Mayor Pro Tem Smith suggested consideration for a mid- year work session of the Council as had been done in the past. B. Council Member Miller stated that Sunday, October 24th would be the kick-off for the "Vision for Denton -21st Century". It would be held at Ryan High School from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. and all citizens were invited to participate. C. Council Member Miller suggested looking at the sales tax report regarding the time schedule so as to work on the shortest time schedule possible in order to have the most time available to work on the issue. 14. There was no Executive Session held during the Regular Session. 366AB City of Denton City Council Minutes October 19, 1993 Page 28 With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. NI FE~WALTERS Y S~RETARY Y O~ DENTON, TEXAS BOB CASTLEBERRY, MAYOR CITY OF DENTON, TEXA~/