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Minutes June 11, 2002CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 11, 2002 After determining that a quorum was present, the Denton City Council convened in a Closed Meeting on June 11, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 East McKinney Street. PRESENT: Mayor Brock; Mayor Pro Tern Burroughs; Council Members Fulton, McNeill, Montgomery, and Redmon. ABSENT: Council Member Phillips 1. The Council considered the following in Closed Meeting: A. Consultation with Attorney~dnder TEX. GOV'T. CODE Section 551.071 (1) The Council discussed, deliberated and consulted with the City's attorneys regarding the claim filed against the City of Denton by Lark Schutte, where to discuss such issues and matters in a public meeting would conflict with the attorneys' duties and professional responsibilities to their client under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, the Council convened in a Special Called Session. 1. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the Mayor to execute a compromise settlement agreement and release of all claims in a claim filed against the City of Denton by Lark Schutte; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor. Burroughs motioned, McNeill seconded to table the ordinance indefinitely. On roll vote, Burroughs"ayg', Fulton"ayg', McNeill"ayg', Montgomery"ayg', Redmon"ayg', and Mayor Brock"ay6'. Motion carried unanimously. The Council convened in a Planning Session on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room at City Hall. 1. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction regarding Neighborhood Preservation. Dedra Ragland, Small Area Planning Manager, made a presentation on neighborhood preservation-toward sustainable neighborhoods. She reviewed the"life cycld' of a neighborhood and tools to be used to address problems on a prioritized basis. The following invited individuals spoke on the issue: Jay Thomas-J. Thomas Custom Homes John Van Son-First State Bank of Texas Linnie McAdams - Denton Affordable Housing Corporation James McDade-Habitat for Humanity of Denton Stan Ingman-University of North Texas City of Denton City Council Minutes June 11, 2002 Page 2 Rosemary Rodriguez-Denton Housing Authority Council consensus was to allow speakers from the audience. The following individuals spoke on the issue: Billy Redmon Bob Ralph Council discussed and made comments on the following points of consideration: There are active and viable neighborhood associations Promote their neighborhood Protection of borders Have successful partnerships with city staff A good neighborhood is: Safe © Low crime © Orderly traffic flow Well maintained-high quality construction Stable Friendly Small amount of rental property Council would not support these items to facilitate neighborhood preservation: Programs that favor non-profit organizations over the profit organizations Assistance for rental units-have only for owner-occupied homes Programs based on ethnicity Programs that would encourage demolition of well preserved existing older neighborhoods With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. EUL1NE BROCK, MAYOR CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS JENNIFER WALTERS CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS