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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 ACC00234