Minutes January 2, 1996 CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 2, 1996
The Council convened into a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, January 2,
1996 at 5:45 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room.
PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Biles; Council Members
Brock, Cott, Krueger, Miller and Young°
ABSENT: None
1. The Council considered the following in Closed Meeting:
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Legal Matters -- Under TEX. GOV'T CODE Sec. 551.071
Real Estate -- Under TEX. GOV'T CODE Sec. 551.072
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Personnel/Board Appointments -- Under TEX. GOV'T CODE
Sec. 551.074
The Council convened into a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 2,
1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Biles; Council Members
Brock, Cott, Krueger, Miller and Young.
ABSENT: None
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Castleberry presented the Yard of the Month awards to:
Clint Ballard, Jr. and Dan Martin for the Balmar Building
G. T. & Mary Lilliard
Mrs. Mildred Hodges
Troy & Sarah LaGrone
Robert & Ann Richardson
Denton Medical Plaza
2. Citizen Reports
A. The Council received a citizen report from Willie
Hudspeth regarding the meeting times for the City's Boards and
Commissions.
Mr. Hudspeth was not present at the meeting.
3. Public Hearings
A. The Council held a public hearing on the proposed CIP
recommendations presented by the Blue Ribbon CIP Committee.
Joe Mulroy, Chair-Blue Ribbon Committee, stated that he was here to
answer any questions which might arise during the public hearing.
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The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Johnny Taylor stated that he represented Denton B6ys Baseball in
the City of Denton. He urged the Council to approve the CIP Blue
Ribbon Committee's recommendations for more ball fields.
Fred Gossett stated that a great effort had produced a document
which addressed the needs of the entire community. As a business
resident of the community, he felt that he was a part of the
process and that there was a strong consensus on the
recommendations of the committee. He was willing to work in any
way possible to help pass the bond election.
Richard Hayes stated that the CIP was a significant document for
the citizens of Denton. The recommendations addressed many areas
in safety, fire, etc. It also addressed areas of the business
community which he supported.
Chuck Carpenter stated that he was speaking on behalf of the Denton
Chamber Board of Directors. Several high priorities were included
in the CIP which they supported including transportation into and
out of the Denton Municipal Airport. He felt comfortable that all
sides had been listened to and all areas of the City were
recognized.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
B. The Council held a public hearing and considered an
ordinance providing for an amendment to the Detailed Plan for PD-
108 zoning district classification and use designation for a 0.371
acre tract located on the north side of Highland Street
approximately 62 feet east from Carroll Boulevard. (The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval 7-0).
Frank Robbins, Director of Planning and Development, stated that
this was a simple amendment to a planned development which would
change the footprint of the building that had already been
approved. There was a new and corrected detailed plan for the
Council to consider. It allowed a larger building footprint than
the adopted planned development. The ordinance also allowed for
personal services uses to be added to the buildings. The only
amendment was a different footprint with the same size but to allow
personal services uses in the building.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Dale Irwin stated that he would answer any questions of Council.
Council Member Young asked about opposition from the neighbors.
Irwin stated that one resident at the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting asked about drainage but had no problem with the
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proposal.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 96-001
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE DETAILED PLAN FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 108
(PD10$) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION FOR
A 0.371 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHLAND
STREET APPROXIMATELY 62 FEET EAST FROM CARROLL BOULEVARD;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Young motioned, Brock seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Young "aye", Cott "aye", Krueger "aye", Brock
"aye", Biles "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
C. The Council held a public hearing and considered an
ordinance providing for a change from General Retail (GR) zoning
district classification and use designation to the Commercial
Conditioned (C(c)) zoning district classification and use
designation for 1.031 acres of land located on the north side of US
Highway 380, approximately 240 feet west of Cooper Creek Road.
(The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 7-0).
Frank Robbins, Director of Planning and Development, stated that
this was a change in zoning from general retail to commercial with
conditions. The only condition associated with the district was
the change in some of the uses. There was no increase in intensity
with the proposal. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Dan Pettus stated that as the petitioner he was requesting approval
of the proposal. He would answer any Council questions.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 96-002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
CHANGE FROM THE GENERAL RETAIL (GR) ZONING DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION TO THE COMMERCIAL
CONDITIONED (C[c]) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE
DESIGNATION FOR 1.031 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE
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OF US HIGHWAY 380, APPROXIMATELY 240 FEET WEST OF COOPER CREEK
ROAD; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
$2,00.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Brock motioned, Biles seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Young "aye", Cott "aye", Krueger "aye", Brock
"aye", Biles "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
D. The Council held a public hearing and considered an
ordinance providing for a change from the Agricultural (A) (with
SUP 180) zoning district and use designation to the Office
Conditioned (O[c]) zoning district classification and use
designation for 8.3271 acres of land described as Lot 1, Block 1,
of the YMCA Addition, located on the northwest corner of Riney Road
and Windsor Drive. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval 7-0).
Frank Robbins: Director of Planning and Development, stated that
the office conditions for this proposal included a maximum size of
the office at 3,500 square feet and only office professional
administrative uses would be allowed. The existing YMCA specific
use permit would be incorporated into the ordinance. The DISD
intended to use the building as offices. If the YMCA returned to
the site, their specific use permit would be preserved.
The Mayor opened the pubic hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 96-003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
CHANGE FROM THE AGRICULTURAL (A) (WITH SUP 180) ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION TO THE OFFICE
CONDITIONED (O[¢]) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE
DESIGNATION FOR 8.3271 ACRES OF LAND DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK
1, OF THE YMCA ADDITION; LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
RINEY ROAD AND WINDSOR DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Young motioned, Krueger seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Young "aye", Cott "aye", Krueger "aye", Brock
"aye", Biles "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
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E. The Council held a public hearing and considered an
ordinance providing for an amendment to the Detailed Plan of Lots
44R - 51R of the Woodlands of Township II, a portion of Planned
Development District Six PD-6 located on the east side of
Timberidge Street, south of Wilderness Street. (The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval 7-0).
Frank Robbins, Director of Planning and Development, stated that
the only change in this existing planned development would be with
the setbacks which were now associated with Lots 44R-51R. The
existing side setbacks were 5' and 23' to be changed to 6' side
setbacks for all the lots.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Hellany Fleedman stated that she was representing the owner of the
property who was wanting to amend the side yards for the proposal.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 96-004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE DETAILED PLAN OF LOTS 44R-51F OF THE
WOODLANDS OF TOWNSHIP II, A PORTION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT SIX (PD-6) LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF TIMBERIDGE
STREET, SOUTH OF WILDERNESS STREET; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN
THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND
PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Biles motioned, Brock seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Young "aye", Cott "aye", Krueger "aye", Brock
"aye", Biles "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
F. The Council held a public hearing and considered an ordinance
amending Ordinances 83-140 and 87-054 by approving a Detailed Plan
for a 1.199 acre tract of land within the Planned Development 65
(PD 65) zoning district classification and use designation, located
on the west side of FM2181 at its intersection with Bent Oaks
Drive. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 5-
1).
Council Member Cott left the meeting with a potential conflict of
interest.
Frank Robbins, Director for Plannin~ and DeveloDment, ~tated that
this proposal was to adopt a detailed plan in a planned development
which indicated one story offices. The original planned
development was adopted in 1984. The property was significantly
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landscaped in excess of the current standards and the area between
the parking lot and the building at Teasley Lane had a substantial
green area in which many trees would be planted. The architecture
of the building was being adopted as part of the planned
development. Initially there was significant neighborhood
opposition to the proposal as a number of individuals did not know
the area was zoned office.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Marvin Morgan stated that if the proposal was approved two office
buildings would be built on the site. He requested approval of the
proposal.
Ed Bright stated that he was owner of one of the lots. He was
excited about the opportunity to have two buildings mirrored in
architecture on the sites. He requested support for the proposal.
He had met with a number of the neighbors in the area and felt that
they were in agreement with the proposal.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council Member Brock stated that no zoning change was being asked
for with this proposal. The zoning had been in place since 1984
and this was only one step in the planned development process.
Mayor Castleberry asked about a brick wall behind the properties.
Bright stated that there would be a wall along the entire length of
the two lots. The usage would be only administrative offices.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 96-005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCES
83-140 AND 87-054 BY APPROVING A DETAILED PLAN FOR A 1.199
ACRE TRACT OF LAND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 65 (PD65)
ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION, LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF FM2181 AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH BENT OAKS
DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUMAMOUNT OF $2,000
FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Young motioned, Biles seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Young "aye", Krueger "aye", Brock "aye", Biles
"aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Cott returned to the meeting.
G. The Council held a public hearing with regard to the
proposed annexation of a 11.34 acre tract located east of Mayhill
Road and north of Blagg Road (A-69). (The Planning and Zoning
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Commission recommended approval 6-0).
Harry Persuad, Senior Planner, stated that this was the first of a
series of public hearings for this proposed annexation. This
annexation was proposed by the City and a service plan on how the
City proposed to provide municipal services to the tract had been
prepared. Staff had contacted the residents in the area through
letters informing them of the public hearings and invited them to
the discussions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council Member Young asked about opposition from citizens in the
area.
Persuad stated that one property owner wrote a letter months before
the proposal went to the Planning and Zoning Commission indicating
her disagreement with the annexation on the grounds that it would
cost her a large sum of money to provide her own water and
wastewater services. At the same time he also received a letter
from a property owner expressing no objection to the process. He
had also spoken to other property owners in the area who did not
indicate any opposition.
Council Member Young asked if water and sewer services would be
provided when the property was annexed.
Persuad stated that at this point in time, the residents had
exiting water wells and septic tanks.
Council Member Young asked if this area would be included on the
Public Utilities Board list for infill.
Persuad stated that the list was being complied of areas which were
now in the City limits and which were in critical need of water and
wastewater services. This area was not on that list.
Council Member Krueger left meeting.
Council Member Young requested that this area be included on the
list.
Persuad stated that as part of the CIP program, all areas which
were annexed into the City limits and which needed water and
wastewate~ se~vice~ would be considered as par% of %he tiP.
Council Member Krueger returned to the meeting.
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Council Member Young asked about sidewalks and when the street
would be fixed.
Persuad stated that those would be considered as part of the CIP
program.
Mayor Pro Tem Biles left the meeting.
Council Member Krueger asked who initiated the annexation.
Persuad stated that the annexation was initiated by the City.
Council Member Krueger asked why this property was needed in the
City.
Persuad stated that the policies in the City's code required that
the staff conduct an annexation study when significant developments
were proposed or had occurred in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Recently a 23,200 square foot office/warehouse development had
occurred in the area. An annexation study had recently been
completed and it was proposed to Council to proceed with the
annexation.
Council Member Krueger stated that these eleven acres included the
Sally's building.
Persuad replied correct.
Mayor Castleberry stated that the property was not owned by Sally
Beauty Supply but was rather leased by Sally.
Miller motioned, Brock proceed with the annexation as scheduled. On
roll vote, Miller "aye", Young "aye", Cott "aye", Krueger "aye",
Brock "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
H. The Council held a public hearing with regard to the
proposed annexation of a 21.62 acre tract described as the Estates
of Forrestridge Section II (A-70).
Harry Persuad, Senior Planner, stated that the proposed annexation
was petitioned by the land owners for annexation and zoning.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Persaud stated that the purpose of this public hearing was to
receive comments from members of the public and a vote was not
necessary by the Council.
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to problems with parking in the area. The current parking
interfered with a driveway coming out of an apartment complex and
with the left turn lane in the area. He had spoken with the
apartment owner who indicated that the complex had adequate on-site
parking. ~ ~ "~:~,~. :, ·
Council Member Young returned to the meeting.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 96-008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, WHICH PROHIBITS THE
PARKING OF VEHICLES ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF OAK STREET;
PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($200.00); PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Biles motioned, Brock seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Young "aye", Cott "aye", Krueger "aye", Brock
"aye", Biles "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance providing
for one-way traffic on certain portions of Highland Street and
Maple Street. (The Traffic Safety Commission recommended approval
7-o).
Council Member Miller left the meeting.
Jerry Clark, Director of Engineering and Transportation, stated
that this was a request of the University of North Texas. Highland
Street currently ran westbound and Maple ran eastbound. The
University was interested in changing its entranceways in the area
and the change would facilitate traffic movement. There was a
small cost associated with signage changes which the university
would pay for.
Council Member Miller returned to the meeting.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 96-O09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR ONE-
WAY TRAFFIC ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF HIGHLAND STREET AND MAPLE
STREET; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00); AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Brock motioned, Biles seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Young "aye", Cott "aye", Krueger "aye", Brock
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"aye", Biles "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
8. The Council considered a motion to adjust the compensation of
the City Attorney.
Young motioned, Biles seconded to establish a performance rating
for the City Attorney of "Exceeding the requirements and standards
of the job", and that effective April 15, 1996, in accordance with
the Council adopted pay increase program that the City Attorney's
salary increase by 7%. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Young "aye",
Cott "aye", Krueger "aye", Brock "aye", Biles "aye", and Mayor
Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
9. The Council held a discussion and gave staff direction
concerning the Development Policy committee.
Frank Robbins, Director for Planning and Development, stated that
staff was requesting direction regarding membership on the
Development Policy Committee which would be reviewing and making
recommendations on amendments to the Denton Development Plan. At
a meeting with the neighborhood groups, a recommendation was
brought forth by the groups to increase the number of neighborhood
representatives from 1 to 2 per Council district for a total of $
representatives. Another issue was the method of nominating those
representatives. Council's direction was that the neighborhood
associations would make the nominations. Those groups were not
well represented at the earlier meeting. If Council desired, the
method of nomination might be changed to nominations from
neighborhoods rather than from neighborhood groups.
Council Member Cott felt that another meeting was needed in order
to get a feel for the number of representatives. He felt it was
premature to do the nominations at this meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Biles stated that the prior suggestion generated by
staff was that there be four representatives of the City's
geographic areas, one from each Council district, chosen by
neighborhood associations. He felt that the neighborhood
associations were not well defined and as a result, a group might
not be well defined but still have a formal means of communication
with all neighbors in the area. The mechanism of representation of
four representatives by associations was restricted to single
member districts. He felt this should an open process and each
Council Member should make an appointment from the neighborhoods.
This would increase the representation from four to seven and would
not be an artificial representation.
Council Member Brock felt that there was a need for ordinary
eiti~en~ to be ~eD~e~ented on the Committee. The~e was a need to
continue to encourage neighborhood involvement and felt that the
associations needed to be included in the process. She felt that
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the neighborhood associations should make the recommendations for
suggested appointees.
Mayor Pro Tem Biles pointed out that there was a number of
geographical areas where there were no formal neighborhood
organizations. He suggested that the single member Council Members
appointment someone in their district and the at-large Council
Members chose from the entire City which would allow for formal and
informal organizations to have representation.
Miller motioned, Biles seconded to change the representation from
four citizens to seven. The appointment would be made in early
February which would give the Council an opportunity to visit with
the upcoming neighborhood meeting in late January. The Council
would receive input from the neighborhood associations as to
citizens who might like to serve on this committee. Each Council
Member would nominate one person from citizens in the community
with the understanding of trying to have representation of citizens
throughout the community who would be identified with neighborhood
issues.
Council Member Cott stated that the sole reason for this
organization to get together was to do the Denton Development Plan
and it had nothing to do with anything other than the Development
Plan. He suggested postponing the issue for several months in
order to better inform individuals of the proposal.
Mayor Castleberry stated that there were only 23 people present at
the meeting for all the neighborhood associations throughout the
City.
Robbins stated that 40% of those present were not there because of
the formal invitation but were there from word-of-mouth or through
the newspaper.
Council Member Miller felt that the neighborhood meeting could
still be held and inform the citizens that the discussion would be
on the Development Guide. That would start the process of letting
the neighborhoods know that they would be involved in the process.
Mayor Pro Tem Biles stated that the majority of the people at that
meeting were there for the wrong reasons. They were not there
knowing the reason was for the process of updating the Denton
Development Guide. Staff needed to make clear, for the next
meeting, that the meeting would be to work on the Denton
Development Guide.
Mayor Castleberry felt that the Council might not be ready to make
appointments in February.
Miller changed his motion to delete the February date. The process
would be that each Council Member would nominate a person who
represented neighborhoods. The makeup of the committee would be
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changed to reflect seven representatives, one from each Council
Member.
Biles accepted the change to his second.
On roll vote, Miller "aye" Young "aye", Cott "aye", Krueger "aye"
Brock "aye", Biles "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion
carried unanimously.
10. The Council held a discussion and gave staff direction
regarding extending hours for the sale of alcohol on premises from
12:00 midnight until 2:00 a.m.
Council Member Cott felt that this was a business strategy for the
City of Denton. He felt that the city needed to provide this
activity for a growing city or be left behind by people with the
dollars. The hours should be extended until 2:00 a.m. for anything
which was permitted by State law.
Mayor Castleberry stated that Council Member Cott had requested
that this item be placed on the agenda to extend on-premise alcohol
consumption from midnight until 2:00 a.m.
Council Member Young felt that this was a business issue and a
safety issue. People left the City of Denton to go to other places
where there were extended hours. He was in favor of extending the
hours and requested an ordinance for Council consideration at the
next meeting. This would also provide extra revenue to the City.
The merchants would set up a system to provide rides for those who
were unable to drive.
Mayor Castleberry asked if on-premise referred to private clubs and
restaurants.
Council Member Young replied correct. He also felt this would help
the entertainment business in Denton. He motioned to extend the
hours for on-premise consumption to 2:00 a.m.
Council Member Cott seconded Council Member Young's request.
He stated that the ordinance would be for beer, wine and mixed
drinks at any internal location such as a bar, a restaurant, etc.
Council Member Brock stated that based on information given to her
by the City Attorney, she would like to have an ordinance dealing
with off-premise sales also. As she understood it, the State law
might not allow the City to restrict those hours to places of on-
premise consumption.
city Attorney Prouty stated that it was not known yet as to how the
law was interpreted. In the instance of beer or wine for extended
hours on-premises, there was a relationship between one section of
the Alcoholic Beverage Code which also seemed to indicate that when
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beer and wine sales was extended to 2:00 a.m., the off-premise
hours may also be extended. His office was doing more research on
the issue.
Council Member Miller asked if a late hour permit would be required
in order to have an establishment remain open.
City Attorney Prouty stated that there was a second requirement.
Denton was currently a standard hour city in ~nich those premises
which were permitted to serve alcoholic beverages could do so six
days until midnight and on Sunday until 1 a.m. The proposed
ordinance would extend the hours in which seven days a week any
late hours permittee would be able to sell alcoholic beverages
until 2:00 a.m. The establishment would have to have, in addition
to an extended hours ordinance, a late hours permit. The late
hours permit would be required in the ordinance and the ordinance
would extend the hours and the extended hours would be available to
anyone with a late hours permit.
Council Member Miller stated that if a Council Member voted for the
motion, there would still be an ordinance for Council consideration
with public input.
On roll vote, Miller "aye", Young "aye", Cott "aye", Krueger "aye",
Brook "aye", Biles "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Brock suggested that the Legal Department research
the various issues and return with alternative ordinances for
Council to consider.
11. Vision Update
Council Member Brock stated that a formal vote from Council was
needed soon regarding the City's commitment to the vision process.
12. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager.
Rick Svehla, Acting City Manager, did not have any items for
Council.
13. There was no official action taken on Closed Meeting Items
discussed earlier.
14. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council
Members for future agendas:
A. Council Member Young asked for background information on
a volunteer fire department.
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15. There was no continuation of the Closed Meeting during the
Regular Session.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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