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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/09/1983 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON MAY 9, 1983 A SPECIAL SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Larry Sample Mayor Scott North Councilman Noel Long Councilman Norman Adeler Councilman Charlie Parker Councilman Charles Dodds Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and with no members absent; thus, a quorum was established. 1. RECEIVE PRESENTATIONS FROM ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS REGARDING MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PLANS Mayor Sample stated that two architectural firms were present this evening to give introductory presentations to the Council. Mayor Sample then recognized Mr. Thomas E. Woodward, President of Woodward and Associates, Inc. Mr. Woodward advised the Council that he had been in the business for twenty years, and he presently employed in his firm sixteen to twenty employees and had numerous projects to his credit. He stated that much of his recent work was on historical renovations and condominiums. At this time, he introduced a consultant with his firm, Allen Abe, of the firm of Howard, Garrett and Associates, who gave the Council a brief presentation regarding outdoor recreation planning and design. Mr. Abe stated that his firm has worked with the City of Lancaster in recreation design, worked with the Trinity River Greenbelt and done numerous projects in San Antonio. Mr. Abe complimented the Council for utilizing the component planning concept. He said this would provide the highest and best use for the land area. Mr. Woodward also advised the Council that he would provide computer program- ming capabilities in analyzing the planning of this municipal complex area. In a lengthy discussion, Mayor Sample stated that he was concerned with the style of the building and felt that it should reflect the atmosphere of the entire city. Mr. Woodward advised the Council that the style of the building would be determined by the client in a team approach to design. Councilman Parker was concerned with their role in the fiscal planning and asked what they would do to help us pass a bond issue for this particular project. Mr. Woodward replied that visual aids are part of this service, and they would be more than happy to attend town meetings to inform the citizens. After further discussion, Mayor Sample then clarified that the Council will have an architectural committee to work out the details with each individual architectural firm. The Council did concur that this committee should be comprised of Councilmen North, Long and Poole. Councilman North asked what specific municipal experience did the firm have. Mr. Woodward stated that he only had personal experience in working on the Dallas County Courthouse project. He did advise, of course, that he worked at that time in detail regarding jail facilities. He also stated that Harold E. Sargent, a member of his firm, formerly worked with H. D.R., which designs jail facilities for governments all over the United States. Mayor Sample then recognized Mr. Sherman P. Allenson of S.T.A. and Associates, Inc. Mr. Allenson stated that his firm is a young small firm, but he can provide full, comprehensive services to The Colony. He advised the Council that he did work as a project architect for four years for the City of Dallas and had also worked for the City of Plano on a municipal building proposal. He also advised the Council that he did the University Athletic and Dinner Club, which is atop the Galleria Tower. Mayor Sample asked how well acquainted he was with the City of The Colony. He advised the Council that he did purchase his first home in The Colony and that he was presently being inter- viewed by the Catholic church for the building of their new facility. This did make him aware of the unique problems that The Colony had due to rapid growth in the past years. After further discussion, Mayor Sample thanked him for appearing before the Council and advised both firms that the architectural committee would be interviewing them at a later date. 2. CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF RECREATION COMPLEX AREA Upon the recommendation of City Manager Johnny Sartain, Councilman Parker moved to table this agenda item. Seconded by Councilman Dodds, the motion passed by the following roil call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 3. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NO-PARKING ZONE ON BLAIR OAKS Janice Carroll, City Secretary, advised the Council that although they had, by motion, agreed that Blair Oaks from Arbor Glen south to Highway 121 should be free of parking, it was necessary to establish a no-parking zone on this expanse by ordinance. At this time, Mayor Sample then read the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 19-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY BY ADDING SUBSECTION (G); PROHIBITING PARKING AT ANY Time ON EITHER SIDE OF BLAIR OAKS DRIVE FROM THE POINT OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH ARBOR GLEN ROAD TO THE POINT OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH STATE HIGHWAY 121; PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Poole moved that the ordinance be passed as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dodds. Prior to voting, Councilman Adeler asked how many no-parking signs would be placed along the thoroughfare. Mr. Sartain, City Manager, advised that presently only four would be established, however, as this area built up, certainly more would be needed. Mayor Sample then called for a vote upon the motion on the floor. The motion passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None 4. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17 OF VERNON'S ANNOTATED CIVIL STATUTES, AS AMENDED A. PERSONNEL B. LITIGATION Mayor Sample announced that the Council would meet in a closed- door session dealing with the above items. 5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Sartain, City Manager, recommended that this be tabled until the next meeting, as the attorney to be interviewed -2- could not be present at this time. Councilman Dodds so moved. Seconded by Councilman Parker, the motion passed by the followin9 roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Councilman Dodds moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Parker, the motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. D. SAq~PLE, MAYOR ATTEST: JANICE CARROLL, CITY SECRETARY -3-