Minutes December 07, 1994278
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 1994
The Council convened into a joint session with the Denton Independent School
District Board of Trustees on Wednesday, December 7, 1994 at the DISD Central
Services Building.
PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Brock; Council Members Cott, Miller
and Perry.
ABSENT: Council Members Chew and Smith.
1. The Council held a discussion regarding the growth and development patterns
in the City and School District.
Lloyd Harrell, city Manager, stated that Frank Robbins, Executive Director for
Planning and Development, would review the growth and development patterns in the
City.
Robbins displayed a map showing 5 years of zoning and 5 years of subdivision
activity. He identified areas where new subdivisions were being constructed,
especially near existing schools. There were approximately 250 homes built per
year and there was an average of 1,000 new residents moving to Denton annually.
Robbins encouraged the DISD to work with the City to do forecasting and growth
projections. The City had an abundance of technology that it could commit to the
cause.
Dr. Albert Thomas, Superintendent of Schools, echoed Mr. Robbins comments and
felt that the DIeD and the City should work closer together on forecasting and
long range planning. He pointed out that the new subdivisions surrounding the
Sam Houston School and McNair would further saturate already overcrowded
conditions. It was important to prepare for the future through long range
planning.
2. The Council held a discussion regarding a fiber optics network cooperative.
Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, displayed a map showing the fiber
optics activity the City was engaged in. He discussed differences in fiber and
capacity. He also reviewed the City of Denton's fiber optics system. He
encouraged future growth linking the City facilities, the DISD, County and the
Universities.
City Manager Harrell stated that there would be a consultant retained by the City
to discuss pricing strategies.
Dr. Thomas agreed with the comments and felt that it was important for the DIeD
and the City to work together in this area.
with no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
BOB CASTLEBERRY, MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JOSEPH PORTUGAL
DEPUTY CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON~ TEXAS
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