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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/1986 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 14, 1986 The WORK SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on the 14th day of June, 1986, in the Mt. Ranier Room of the The Summit Hotel located at LBJ Freeway and Interstate 35 in Dallas, Texas. Attendance of the Council was as follows: Larry D. Sample, Mayor Present Rick Harris, Councilman Present Tom Arrambide, Councilman Present David W. Dye, Ill, Councilman Present Don Amick, Councilman Present Harvey Bradley, Councilman Present Marlene Poole, Councilman Present Attendance of the members of the Advisory Boards was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Bob Fuimara, Chairman Present Cathy Bock, Member Present Steve Glazener, Member Present Tim Solohubow, Member Present Bill Sharp, Member Present Earl Brantley, Member Present Agnes Foster, Member Present Park and Recreation Board Dee Cole, Chairman Present Cliff Orme, Member Absent due to business Robert Wright, Member Present Jerry Wise, Member Present Ed Canada, Member Absent David Martin, Member Present Zane Kennedy, Member Absent due business Board of Adjustment and Appeals Roosevelt Johnson, Chariman Absent Gary LaCrone, Member Absent due to illness Ralph Sears, Member Present Gene Poole, Member Present Donald Haines, Alternate Absent John Perry, Alternate Absent Libary Board James Althaus, Chairman Present George Gillette, Member Present Ann Beckel, Member Present Norman Adeler, Member Present A quorum was established for the Council and the following items were addressed: 1. COUNCIL UPDATE TO BOARDS Mayor Sample explained the purpose of the Retreat as a time to share informally about what is happening in the City and to exchange information. The Mayor then asked each person present to introduce themselves and give their title. Mayor then proceeded to cover the following topics and give current status of each. Thoroughfares; Plano Parkway SH 121 - advised the widening in our area was scheduled to begin in 1987 and that our platting process may speed that up some. Dallas North Tollway County Road Abandonments · Wynnwood Golf Course/Stewarts Greek Park Development Mayor Sample stated that the city is currently working with Richard Watson, Inc. on developing a golf course at Wynnwood and that the proposal includes a bond issue to finance the course, going on to say that this would be of no financial risk to the voters unless the co~lrse was a failure. The Mayor said the course would include a Clubhouse/Restaurant which would be open at night as a "white table" type establishment. Airport Mayor sample outlined the actions the City had taken so far in attempting to block the construction of the proposed Dallas North Jetport stating we had filed our objections with the F.A.A., had voiced our feelings at a Frisco City Council meeting, had tried to file an intervention with the P.U.C. regarding the moving of the T.P. & L. easement through our city and had tried negotiating with the developers alol to no avail. The Mayor went on to say that the next step is a Class Action Law Suit but that the Council will not go any further without the input and support of the citizens. There foll~wect a len~th~r di.qcus~io~ r~n~-rti~? the airport, the city's plans, air traffic, air space, F.A.A. recommendations, etc. E.A.S. Mayor Sample said he feels that we will probably get E.A.S. and at a good price but it just takes time. He went on to say that nothing moves fast with the P.U.C. but that maybe we will see it by the end of the year. Mayor Sample then went over the material he had prepared for the first meeting of his Task Force, covering sales tax %.per capita...Councilman Poole requested that Janice Carroll check on how businesses are reporting their sales tax; to Lewisville or The Colony, wanting to know if The Colony is losing money. Councilman Poole also wanted to get a list of sales tax generators from Lewisville and The Colony. Their was a discussion on the development of Stewarts Creek Park and making use of the lake to earn revenue for the City. Ideas were discussed regarding attracting people to the city from other cities in the area and increasing our tax revenue. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding the promotion of the City. Janice Carroll said that the City could expend 1% of its general fund revenues for that purpose. Several ideas were suggested for Stewarts Creek Park development: concession stand, camping promotion, daytime activities. Mayor Sample then caleld for a short recess. After reconvening, Mayor Sample addressed the 205 acres on the west side of FM 423, stating that Dick Lindberg had sent a representative to discuss development of the property and that a Road Utility District had been suggested which would pay for roads in tine area and that only persons living in that area would pay taxes to that district. Mayor Sample then said he had arranged for a representative of Crow Residential Development Co. to look at the area for possible future development. The Mayor then coveredt he MUD merger, stating that the judgment had been filed and was proceeding as planned. Mayor Sample noted that all the construction projects were coming along and that it looks like we may be in the new municipal building by December 1986. Mayor Sample said that Eastvale Mayor Tinkle had spoken to him regarding the City of Eastvale disincorporating and becoming part of The Colony, say lng that the city officials of Eastvale are tired of fighting the battle of low budgets and it is becoming increasingly hard to provide services to the citizens. Mayor Sample said that it is good land and could be made use of through re-development that offer good zoning to developers and change the appearance of the city as it is today. 0 0 Janice Carroll covered re-zoning along FM 423 from McDonald's to the "Purple House", asking Chairman bob Fuimara to speak on that subject. Mr. Fuimara stated that a new shopping center had come in for zoning which included a Child Care facility, Churches Chicken, a Diamond Shamrock Gas station, a Pizza Hut for sure and the possibility of a Bowling alley and maybe another child care facility. Mr. Fuimara said one problem is cuts along 423, stating that there will a road just south of 423 (25' in) to be entered at McDonalds and give access to each of the businesses and that the Shamrock will have an access onto 423. Mayor Sample said that Fox & Jacobs has pad sites south of Stop n Go along 423 and they are looking for busineses to develop those sites. David Martin asked the status of the Pedestrian Crosswalk. Mayor Sample said the StTate had approved it if we would build it according to Federal Handicap St andards. The Mayor said that in speaking with Mr. Blaine, of the State Highway Dept, if the City submits specs on handicapped students and the elderly, then maybe the State would reconsider. Agnes Foster asked the status of landscaping improvments along Paige Rd. Mayor said there are no extensive landscaping planned except for a new entrance sign. 2. RECEIVE REPORTS FROM BOARDS Park and Recreation Board-Dee Cole gave a brief report on the status of the parks in the city as follows: Perryman Park - There is more landscaping, payground equipment and sprinklers planned for this year. Lions Club - the pavilion is finished Frisbee Golf Course finished and in use B.B. Owens - almost finished except for the lights. Turner St. Park - almost finished except for the-lights. Pocket Parks - all coming along as planned The Colony Aquatic Park - going very well, pool as well as the concession stand, stating that Don Jost is doing a good job and has a good crew working for him STewarts Creek Park - attendance is good and the park is looking good. The restrooms still need improvement. The concession stand has been approved by the Corps. Ms. Cole said the pocket parks were slow in development and then read a Thank you from Mr. Cliff Ormer, former chairman stating his tanks to the Mayor, City Council and Janice Carroll for allowing him to serve his ~ty by the Lake. Councilman Harris asked for an update on the "adopt-a-Park" status and that it be given to Park and Recreation also. Library Board - James Althaus said they are reviewing long range goals and preparing for the new building, althaus said they are working on policy revision and working with the director on the move into the new facility. George Gillette said that in the long range panning they are attempting to define the role of the Library as the community forsees it in the next 15-20 years so that hard and fast guidelines can be established. Board of Adjustment and appeals - Gene Poole said that this board is about to become extinct thanks to the City for established permits, zoning, and ordinances. Mr. Poole said their last meeting was for the marquee sign at the new high school, which they did approve. Planning And_~Zonin~ Bob Fuimara said the commission had been working on the Master Plan for the city addressing the Development Plan and the Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Fuimara outlined the enw requirements for single family residents name minimum size for a lot to b~ 60x120 feet, require homes to be 70% brick and square footage for homes to range from 1500 to 2100. Mr. Fuimara said the commission would like some feedback from Council regarding these guidelines. Mayor Sample said he would like to see some comparison with Plano and Carrollton and Mr. Fuimara said that already been done. Mr. Fuimara and Earl Brantley then presented the Thoroughfare Plan as recommended by the commission. There was some discussion regarding their plan and the Denton county Transportation Plan pointing differences, pros and cons of both plans. 3. ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION There followed a lengthy discussion regarding the City in general and the goals to be attained. With no further business to be addressed, Councilman Poole moved to adjourn. Councilman Bradley seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at l:55p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: ~ atti Jones ~ary