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CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 12, 1994
The Council convened into the Executive Session on Tuesday, July
12, 1994 at 5:15 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room.
PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Brock; Council Members
Chew, Cott, Perry, Miller and Smith.
ABSENT: None
1. The Council considered the following in Executive Session:
A. Legal Matters -- Under TEX. GOV'T CODE Sec. 551.071
1. Considered a report from the consulting firm of Reed
Stowe regarding their audit of GTE's franchise fee payments.
B. Real Estate -- Under TEX. GOV'T CODE Sec. 551.072
Co
Personnel/Board Appointments -- Under TEX. GOV'T CODE
Sec. 551.074
The Council convened into a Special Call Session of the City of
Denton City Council on Tuesday, July 12, 1994 at 6:00 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers.
PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Brock; Council Members
Chew, Cott, Perry, Miller and Smith.
ABSENT: None
1. The Council considered nominations and/or appointments to the
City's Boards and Commissions.
Mayor Castleberry indicated that nominations had been made at the
last meeting and Council was now ready to vote on those
nominations.
Cott motioned to approve the nominations. On roll vote, Brock
"aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry
"aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
Council made additional nominations as noted in Attachment A.
2. The Council held a briefing on the scope of the city/Chamber
of Commerce Economic Development Study and gave staff direction.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this was a continuation of
the project proposed by the Chamber of Commerce at a previou~
meeting. At that meeting, Council authorized participation in a
joint economic development project. Staff had received a draft
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contract which the Chamber p~oposed to enter into with a consulting
firm.
Betty McKean, Executive Director for Municipal Services and
Economic Development, stated that Council had been presented a
scope of study for the proposal. The objective of the study was to
perform an overall assessment of how the City was situated with
competing cities, in terms of incentives, site availability, and
how the City was able to bring a deal to closure. She presented
suggestions/changes to the proposed scope of study. Those
suggestions/changes included (1) an analysis of the perception of
Denton's quality of life as compared to competitors in terms of
education, location, business climate, basic services such as
health care, housing and a profile of existing manufacturers; (2)
an early review session with the consultants to ensure that they
read and understood the study's objectives correctly; (3) all of
the assessments were to be done on a comparative basis; and (4)
expanding the time frame to complete the study as currently it was
suggested to begin the project in August and complete in mid-
October.
Mayor Pro Tem Brock stated that there was an emphasis on
competitiveness but it was not clear what that involved. The North
Texas Commission had presented information which showed that too
much time had been spent competing within the metroplex and overall
it was a loss when a company was drawn from another part of the
region. The Vision consultant had indicated that there was a need
to look at the issue regionally. A prospect needed to be attracted
to the region and then within the region there was a need to market
the city as unique. She was concerned that the study would be
dealing with such issues as how long it took a development proposal
to go through the Carrollton City Hall as compared to Denton. Was
the study dealing with other cities in the metroplex, nation-wide
or internationally.
McKean replied that this item was layered and the competitiveness
would be addressed on several different levels. The first level
would be international and how to gain an international reputation.
The second level would be nationally so that with an initial cut,
Denton would still be included in the prospects. The third level
would be locally which would look at any possible factors which
would cause Denton to drop out of the competition. These factors
would also include concrete items in terms of the City's
development process and permitting process. The consultant had
been asked to respond in terms of dollars for each of the tasks so
aa to be able to pick and choose if necessary, the items in the
project.
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Mayor Pro Tem Brock referred to page 2 which dealt with the
purposes and goals. It was indicated that the study would identify
key economic trends, analyze market and retention programs, etc.
She felt that that was very specific very quickly and that a
starting point needed to be what companies were looking for when
they started looking for an area in which to locate and what
factors determined their decisions. She felt that the study also
needed to look at companies which had decided to come to Denton and
what particular/unique qualities did Denton have which made them
decide to choose Denton.
Council Member Smith stated that proposed changes were good. On
page 6 of the scope of study, she suggested that the City receive
15 copies of the preliminary report as well as the Chamber. She
also felt that a final report should be presented to the City as
well as the Chamber.
Council Member Miller felt that it was extremely important if the
study were to be meaningful, that it find out what it was that
businesses were looking for in communities. Much of the
information in the scope of services was very important but
businesses would not get to that type of information until it had
looked at such issues as location, what kind of community it was,
what were the educational opportunities, etc. He felt that those
items needed to be identified not only in terms of strengths and
weaknesses, but also in terms of what they were, relative to what
was being, looked for, such as what kind of labor force Denton had.
It was necessary to look at how people located. One of the last
items which a large business looked at was the zoning laws, as they
would spend many dollars looking at those issues before deciding on
whether to explore a community further. The study should indicate
what the world would look like in terms of economic development
whether for domestic companies or international companies. This
was what they were looking for and based on that, here was how
Denton was analyzed. He felt it was important to have an early
assessment with the consultant and that the time frame of 2-2 1/2
months was too short. There was no emergency which dictated that
there had to be a short time frame for the study. Too strict a time
frame would be to the City's disadvantage. The macro issues needed
to be looked at first to find out where Denton fit into the world
and then look at the micro issues.
Council Member Perry indicated that page 4, #3 dealt with an
assessment of Denton's business incentive programs. He felt that
that segment should grow out from what was already discovered as
being attractive on an international, national, and local scale.
The final report should grow out of what was discovered about
Denton.
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McKean stated that the consultant would be provided the existing
package of City incentive programs and they would do a matrix of
area cities. This would show areas where other cities could work
better with businesses easier and faster than Denton.
Council Member Perry stated that Denton would have some unique
characteristics. Out of those unique characteristics Denton's
particular competitive advantages could emerge. He wanted to make
sure those would be included in the study. He wanted it stated
specifically that some of the innovative strategies and
recommendations would grow out of the unique characteristics
identified for Denton.
Council Member Cott suggested that with the proposed changes a
prioritization might be necessary as to the dollar limit on the
study and probably not all of the items could be included.
McKean suggested that the consultant advise which of the items were
felt to be more important and to place those items in a priority
listing.
Mayor Castleberry asked about the contract for the study.
McKean stated that the contract would be directly with the Chamber
and the consultant. The City would review its contract with the
Chamber and do an amendment to the contract with the Chamber to
include the City's portion of the funding for the study.
Council Membe~ Smith stated that she had a problem with page three
of the contract which dealt with ownership of the documents.
Currently the proposal stated that the documents would become the
sole property of the Chamber. As the City was also contributing to
the study, she felt that the City should have some ownership in the
finished project.
Mayor Castleberry suggested equal ownership of the documents.
Council Member Smith felt that the City should have similar copies
as the Chamber.
McKean stated that that was the intent but would make sure that it
was written into the contract.
Council Member Perry stated that item number 7 dealt with
disclosures made by the consultant to the Chamber and felt that any
disclosures made to the Chamber should also be made to the City.
The City should have equal access to the documents and information
as the Chamber. He also suggested the contract be reviewed by the
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City's Legal Department. He felt that there might be Open Records
Act issues involved which needed to be clarified in advance.
McKean stated that this had been discussed at meetings with the
Chamber.
Council Member Perry stated that he would like that written into
the contract to make certain that it would comply with the Open
Records Act.
Council Member Cott stated that it might not be good to have this
information accessible to open records as it was a competitive
document. It might be best to keep the document with the Chamber
so as to not be available to competitors.
Mayor Pro Tem Brock felt any information which was committing
public money, needed to be a part of the City's open records. She
was concerned about challenges with the fact that Denton had
contributed money for the study.
Council Member Cott stated that if the City could be a venture
capitalist, which the City might be able to be, it would have the
ability to keep this as a competitive record.
Mayor Castleberry asked the city Attorney to review the issue and
return later with a decision.
Mayor Pro Tem Brock stated that she would like the City contract
with the Chamber to be a part of the document. The City was
excluded in various areas of the documents. What kind of contract
would the City need with the Chamber to safeguard the public
interest. If the City were not included in the contract, then what
was the legal relationship between the City and the Chamber.
Council Member Chew suggested reviewing the possibility of the
three entities entering into a joint contract. He had concerns
with everything going to the Chamber and the President of the
Chamber only.
City Manager Harrell stated that all of the comments made by the
Council regarding the scope of service and modifications desired to
be included in the contract, would be presented to the Chamber and
would assume that they would be incorporated into the contract
unless the Chamber had a difficulty with those changes. The
Chamber was encouraging a fast time for solicitation of
consultants. In order to meet the time schedule desired by the
Chamber, the suggestions would have to be incorporated into the
contract and be sent out without Council review. In the meantime,
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the City Attorney's office would be working on a contract between
the City and the Chamber which would obligate the City to 50% of
the contract price. That was likely to take several weeks to
return for Council consideration. If the document was modified to
make a three way contract as opposed to the separate contract with
the Chamber, the process would be slowed down.
Council Member Miller did not see a need for a three way contract
but felt that there was a need to have a contract with the Chamber
and the City before it went to the consultant. The two contracts
would relate to each other.
Council Member Chew asked if a three way contract was quicker than
another type of contract.
Debra Drayovitch, City Attorney, stated that if the City became
party to this contract, which was drafted between the Chamber and
the consultant, the City would authorize the expenditure of funds
and a separate contract with the Chamber would not be needed. It
would take time to look at the issue of confidentiality. There
were some provisions which allowed the City to keep some of this
information confidential but research must be done as to the types
of information which could be confidential. Even if it were not in
the contract and the City took possession of the documents, the
same issue could arise.
Council-Member Perry stated that as the Council was meeting every
week, there was a need to take time to make a good consensus with
the Chamber to resolve all of the issues. He did not want to
hurry through the study.
McKean stated that an additional consideration was that if the City
had a contract with the Chamber, would the City have to go through
the normal bid process which would change the schedule.
Council Member Miller stated that if the City had a contract with
the Chamber, and the Chamber had a contract with the consultant,
the bid process through the City would not be necessary. He felt
that a contract with the Chamber was first needed in order to make
sure all areas were addressed.
Mayor Pro Tem Brock felt that if the Council had the contract
between the City and Chamber, it would safeguard the City's
interest and the public's interest. The Chamber could then make
the direct contract with the consultant.
City Manager Harrell stated that the item would be placed on the
Council's August 2 meeting. --
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Council considered Item #9.
9. The Council considered a motion to reconsider at the July 19,
1994 Council meeting, an ordinance rezoning a 17.9335 acre tract
located on the east side of Ruddell Street south of the extension
of East Hickory Street from single-family dwelling (SF-7) zoning
district to Light Industrial-conditioned [LI(c)] zoning district.
Z-94-013
Cott motioned, Miller seconded to reconsider the item. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"nay", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
with a 6-1 vote.
City Manager Harrell stated that the item would be on July 19th
agenda for action.
Council returned to the regular order.
3. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave
staff direction regarding median openings and funding for Highway
380 from Elm Street to Loop 288.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, presented an overview of the
proposed plans. The agreement with TxDOT would ask the City for
its 10% share of what the right-of-way costs would be for US380
from Loop 288 to Elm Street. TxDOT would acquire the property and
do all of the appraisals, contact the owners and perform other
items associated with the purchase of the property. The process
would take approximately 30 months. There would be areas where the
City would have to acquire whole businesses and other areas where
the City would be paying damages to businesses as portions of those
businesses would be taken. When all of the right-of-way was
acquired, a six lane divided thoroughfare would be built. As a
median divided facility, there would have,to be some discussions
regarding access. In this section of road there was only one short
median with the rest of the facility not median divided. The
existing development plan and direction from prior Councils were
used to help make the intersection flow as much as possible as well
as the entire facility.
Mayor Pro Tem Brock asked for an overall time frame for the
project.
Svehla replied that assuming all of the right-of-way property was
bought in 30 months, the resident office would then begin the
design. The design work would go to the District and then to
Austin. That process would take approximately one year. Planning
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for the development would take a year and then the contract would
be let. It would probably be five years before actual
construction.
Mayor Pro Tem Brock felt that much communication would be needed
with the area businesses.
Svehla stated that TxDOT rules indicated that the road would always
be operated. A detour might have to be constructed but the road
would be open.
Council Member Miller asked when the communicating with business
owners and homeowners along University would begin.
Svehla stated that there had been some meetings already. As the
project moved forward, there would be more meetings and more
information given to the property owners.
Council Member Miller stated that as major changes took place along
the route, there would be a need for meetings for good
communication regarding the project.
Council Member Smith asked about the overpass on Highway 380.
Svehla replied that it would be widened as well which would affect
some of the businesses which were near the current overpass. The
City would have to buy right-of-way and pay some damages in that
area.
Cott motioned, Perry seconded to move ahead with the project. On
roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye",
Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion
carried unanimously,
4. The Council received a report, held a discussion, and gave
staff direction concerning the bidding of the City's Flexible
Benefits Program (IRS 125 Plan) and marketing of individual
insurance products to City employees.
Tom Klin~k, Direc%or of Human Resources, stated that the flexible
benefits program allowed employees to set aside before tax money
for reimbursement later for eligible expenses. Neither the
employer nor the employee paid social security taxes on that money.
There was no cost for the program for dependent health insurance
premiums, $3.50 per employee per month for Darticipation in the
unreimbursed medical accounts, and the dependent child care account
cost $3.50 per employee per month. Last year $800,000 was set
aside by employees which saved the City $60,000 in taxes. The
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program was due for a three year bid. Some companies which
marketed individual insurance such as cancer and individual
disability, might bid and offer a free administration service in
exchange for access to City employees to market their individual
insurance products. Free administration might still include some
indirect staff time and costs. It was felt that the City's group
insurance coverage was adequate and effective and that employees
could make choices on individual insurance needs. Staff,s
recommendation was to bid the flexible benefits program with the
stipulation that no individual insurance products could be marketed
to employees. The Employee Insurance Committee endorsed the
recommendation. It was also recommended that a related benefit
communication program be continued. The program was at no cost to
the City and provided a personalized statement of benefits to each
employee. The statement explained the City's cost for each benefit
and provided an option for employees to increase their individual
life insurance coverage. With Council,s direction the bid schedule
would proceed with the specifications being finalized in July, and
a selection in August in order to begin the program in January.
Council Member Cott asked for the number of people or dollars which
had to be guaranteed.
Klinck replied that the contract did not stipulate a minimum amount
of participants or dollars.
smith motioned, Perry seconded to proceed with the plan. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye"
unanimously. · Motion carried
5. The Council received a briefing on an improvement project for
the Denton Municipal Complex.
Betty McKean, Executive Director for Municipal Services and
Economic Development, presented the background on the project. In
the beginning of the Denton Municipal Complex project, the Woman of
Justice was incorporated into the project plans. At one meeting,
Chief Jez asked the architect where the Woman of Justice would be
placed. The architect replied that no actual Woman of Justice
would be in the project but that on the plans, there were symbolic
lines for the Woman of Justice. McKean talked with an artist who
presented a proposal for a Woman of Justice and the architect
agreed to do the back drop design work for no charge. It was now
necessary to determine a way to fund the sculpture. Acme Brick
agreed to donate the brick and sh~ and Chief Sez went to visit with
the Mayor regarding his help to solicit public contributors for the
project. The Mayor stated that he would like to be the benefactor
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for the sculpture and associated costs.
Paula Collins was the artist who would be working on the project.
She presented a rendering of what the sculpture would look like and
how it would be placed in the building. The brick would be made
the first week in August and would be carved immediately. The
sculpture should be ready for the Open House of the building.
The Council took a short recess. Following the recess, Council
Members Smith and Cott and Mayor Pro Tem Brock were absent.
6. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding
the feasibility of constructing a convention center in Denton.
Rich Dlugas, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the
Civic Center was built in 1967 and was primarily a building for
recreational, culture and leisure experiences. The Center was
currently used for offices for the Parks and Recreation Department
which resulted in few places for outside meetings. Renting the
facility had become increasingly difficult over the years. A
consultant recommended that a comprehensive feasibility study
regarding a convention center be done to include what was the
market for the facility and who would use it, what type of facility
was required to satisfy demand, who was providing similar
facilities that could compete with the proposed facility, what was
the best location for the facility, what would be the development
cost of the facility, how would the facility be financed, and could
such a facility be maximized if it were a joint jurisdictional
facility. It was estimated that such a study would cost
approximately $30-40,000.
Council Members Smith and Cott and Mayor Pro Tem Brock returned to
the meeting.
Council Member Smith felt that the situation in Denton at the
present time with a lack of hotel space and a lack of sufficient
public transportation indicated a serious shortcoming to looking at
a large expensive convention center. She felt that other items
needed to be in place either at the same time or ahead of time in
order to attract conventions to such a center.
council Member Miller felt that such a study would be worthwhile to
find out some of the items Council Member Smith mentioned. A study
would answer some questions regarding the issue.
Mayor Castleberry asked about the feasibility of the Fair being a
part of the complex area. The County had done some preliminary
discussion on an equestrian center and a relocation of the
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Fairgrounds. There would have to be events going on at all times
in order to be cost effective. The County might want to be a part
of the study.
Council Member Cott stated that an equestrian center or
amphitheater would be worth a look at the possibility of such a
center.
Council Member Chew suggested a study in conjunction with UNT. The
ideal situation would be to build a center in conjunction with a
hotel. A study would help determine those issues. If correlated
correctly, it would be a great plus for Denton.
Council Member Perry stated that the same complex might have a
performance hall located there.
Council Member Brock stated that in some ways, the Civic Center had
not functioned as was originally planned. When Parks moved out of
the office space which was originally intended for meeting rooms,
a kitchen might be designed which would enhance the facility for
additional rentals.
Consensus of the Council was to have staff communicate with the
County regarding their plans for possible joint funding and all
other possible options for such a center.
Council Member Smith suggested speaking with the amphitheater group
regarding the project. She agreed with the possibility of making
the Civic Center more usable for rentals.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed with additional exploration
regarding the issue with the County and the universities for
possibilities.
Council Member Smith asked if a bond election would be needed to
build a convention center.
City Manager Harrell replied yes.
7. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave
staff direction regarding amending the Subdivision and Land
Development Regulations and development fees. (The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval.)
Frank Robbins, Executive Director of Planning and Development,
stated that this was a substantial amendment to the Subdivision and
Land Development regulations. One of the most significant changes
in the ordinance dealt with streamlining and approval of minor
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plats by the staff. The proposed change with minor plats would
allow the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve minor plats.
Variances would still be considered by the Council as was the
current procedure. Major preliminary plats were now considered by
the Council and it was proposed that they be considered by the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Major final plats were not
considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission but would be
considered by the Commission per the proposal. A major plat which
was less than five acres and with no infrastructure was currently
combined into a preliminary and final plat and considered by the
Planning and Zoning Commission. This procedure would not change.
Council Member Cott felt that in order to achieve what the City
wanted to in the ETJ, it was necessary to think in terms of fewer
restrictions rather than more. He asked what would be gained by
speeding up the process.
Robbins replied that in some cases, six days of time could be saved
for the development and consultant fees. In some cases as much as
30 days might be saved. Most plats involved six days and the cost
savings from city review and paperwork would be $30.
Mayor Castleberry stated that it would be more user friendly.
Council Member Perry stated that minor plats were designed in the
proposed ordinance to be done by the staff and the Planning and
zoning Commission. Everything in the Denton Development Plan
applied to minor plats and that meant if the neighborhood did not
want a proposal, the 80% rule would apply.
Robbins replied that the 80% rule would only apply in some
situations such as variances because of the State law on standards
and rules of variances.
Council Member Miller asked if variances w~uld come to Council.
Robbins replied correct depending on the type of variance as there
were two kinds of variances. Variances to the requirements to
build public improvements would go to Council. A variance to a
design standard such as a slope to a street, would still be
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The ordinance
added criteria for those types of variances. The amending of plats
was currently not addressed in the ordinance and was proposed to be
considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Vacating plats,
development of plats and conveyance of plats were also not
currently addressed in the ordinance and were proposed to be
considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The development
plat was a major change adopted by a State legislature provision
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and would be necessary for development. No subdivision platting
was needed.
Council Member Perry stated that amending plats, conveyance of
plats, and vacating of plats was not in the ordinance.
Robbins replied that they were not addressed in the existing
ordinance but were addressed in the proposed ordinance and were
enabled by State law.
Council Member Perry asked if State law mandated or was permissive
in this area.
Robbins replied it was permissive. Another issue was the
development of a single tract subdivided prior to January 1, 1960.
Currently those were required to plat and a decision was made by
the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Council. The proposal
would not require platting. To develop a smaller portion of a
larger tract owned by one individual within the ETJ, currently
required a final plat on the tract. More details would be required
for a general development plan on a larger tract. Standards for
residential replat notices were inconsistent with the State law and
the proposal would follow State law. Government initiated vacation
was currently not addressed in the ordinance but was proposed to be
added. Another added provision was that utilities could not serve
an unplatted development. The final plat finished floor elevation
for buildings in or near the 100 year flood plain would be added.
Pubic improvement guarantees, performance bonds and escrows would
be changed to be in accordance with State law. Single family
residential interior sidewalks would not have to be built interior
to a subdivision if the cost was $25,000 or less and that money
could be placed in an escrow account.
Council Member Cott asked for the action if a proposal was denied
by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Robbins replied that it could go to Council.
Council Member Cott stated that if a proposal were denied by the
Planning and Zoning Commission, Council had to discuss the
proposal.
Robbins replied no. If an individual did not agree with a
provision before a decision had been made or before it was placed
on an agenda, he could discuss that provision with Staff, Council
or the City Manager to try and change the provision. During the
process at a meeting, those issues could be brought up again. After
the process was completed, Council could investigate. Another issue
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was intersection spacing on a local street. The current ordinance
required a 200' spacing between intersections on a local street.
The proposal would allow a spacing of 100'. A chart of current
fees versus proposed fees as indicated in Attachment i in the
agenda back-up materials was presented.
Council Member Cott felt that much of the total cost was labor
associated with the fees and that all costs needed to be absorbed.
Brock motioned, Miller seconded to direct staff to move ahead with
the amendments as proposed at this meeting.
Mayor Castleberry asked if the motion included moving ahead with
the procedure.
Mayor Pro Tem Brock and Council Member Miller indicated yes.
Council Member Cott felt that there needed to be a way to discuss
the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning
and Zoning Commission might have one set of objectives and the
Council have a broader based set on how a project might fit into
the development of the City. He felt that there was a need to
absorb all costs for fees. He was concerned about a movement into
Ray Roberts with no checks and balances.
On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott, "nay", Miller "aye", Smith "aye",
Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion
carried with a 6-1 vote.
8. The Council reviewed the proposed 1994-95 budget hearing
schedule and gave staff direction.
City Manager Harrell presented the expanded schedule for budget
hearings with the department heads making presentations following
the filing of the proposed budget at the eRd of the month. Staff
needed direction on where to hold the budget discussions and
whether or not to televise them.
Consensus of the Council was that the proposed schedule was
acceptable.
Mayor Pro 'Tem Brock indicated support to move the budget sessions
to the Council Chambers in order to make those sessions as
accessible as possible and would like those sessions televised.
Council Member P~rry asked that an effort be made to have the
sessions broadcasted on radio as well if the session were going to
be televised.
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Consensus of the Council was to televise the sessions.
10. The Council considered approval of a resolution in support of
the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Sprinkler System Grant
application.
City Manager Harrell stated that the County came to the City late
on Friday to request support of a County grant application. The
County would be applying for ISTEA funding for the federal portion
of the grant. The resolution only endorsed the effort of the
County to sprinkle the Courthouse.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R94-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS IN SUPPORT OF THE
DENTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE-ON-THE-SQUARE SPRINKLER SYSTEM GRANT
APPLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Miller 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.
11. There was no Executive Session held during the Regular
Session.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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