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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1986 City Council 0 0 2 4 0 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 21, 1986 The REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on the 21st day of July, 1986, with the following members in attendance: Larry D. Sample Mayor Rick Harris Councilman Tom Arrambide Councilman David W. Dye, III Councilman Don Amick Mayor Pro-tem Harvey Bradley Councilman Marlene Poole Councilman and with all members present, the following items were addressed: 1. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.C.S., SECTION 2G, REGARDING PERSONNEL, TO-WIT: A. MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Upon reconvening in open session, the Council addressed the following items: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sample led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. 3. CITIZEN INPUT No one signed up to speak to the Council under this item. 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF LEWISVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR APPROXIMATELY 27 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF TAYLOR STREET AND SQUIRES, PRESENTLY ZONED AS AGRICULTURAL WHICH THE APPLICANT SEEKS TO HAVE THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY AMENDED TO GIVE SAID PROPERTY A SPECIFIC USE CLASSIFICATION FOR AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Councilman Amick moved to open the Public Hearing and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Eric Stanton, Building Official, was present to answer questions of the Council and/or audience. Mr. William Heinbold a resident on Squires Dr. asked about the 30" distance between the alley and the school property. Mr. Stanton said that the district had been asked to move the fence line back at least 6' from the alley and they had agreed to do so. Mr. Robert Crowder said he would like to see 6' plu~s 30" but agreed that 6' would be much better than just the 30". Mr. Joel Marks, a resident on Foster Dr. asked who would maintain the property outside the fence. Mr. Stanton said the the property owners are responsible for that area and Councilman Amick said that if the property owners(school district) did not do it then of course the City would have to mow it. Georgia Kennedy of 5552 Squires asked if there was any parking designated for teachers, stating that she had heard there was none and that teachers were going to be parking on the street. Mr. Stanton said there were 1~8 parking spaces provided in the plans and that is in total compliance with the Code. Mr. Don Nimmick of 5641 Truitt stated that there is a similar situation at the new high school site and asked if there would be a fence along that property line. Mr. Stanton said that there will be a fence along the alley between the school property and Arbor Glen Rd. Joel Marks asked if the land outside the fence belongs to the school district. Stanton responded that it is the school property and that the district will have to maintain it. Councilman Poole moved to close the Public Hearing and Councilman Bradley secodned the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. 0 0 2 4 0 a 4. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE IN APPRECIATION OF THE SERVICE TO THE CITY TO JOHN MILLER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Mayor Sample remarked on how Mr. Miller had helped the City in many ways regarding the traffic problems, specifically mentioning his assis- tance in obtaining signal lights on the state roads, 121, 544, and 423. Mayor Sample then read a proclamation for Mr. Miller as written: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas recognizes services rendered to The Colony by Mr. John Miller of the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the betterment of the community, and; WHEREAS, Mr. Millers' respnsiveness has expedited solutions to traffic concerns within the community; WHEREAS, Mr. Miller has provided the services at considerable savings to the City to promote the safety, health and welfare of our citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, That Mr. John Miller is hereby declared an Honorary Citizen of The Colony effective this date and hereby afforded all the rights, privileges and honors as a citizen of this community. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of July, 1986. Larry D. Sample, Mayor ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary After reading the proclamation the Mayor presented it along with a plaque commending Mr. Miller for all his work done for this community. 6. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, FOR PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED AS RESIDENTIAL, LOCATED AT 5201 NORTH COLONY BOULEVARD IN WHICH THE APPLICANT IS SEEKING TO HAVE THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAAP OF THE CITY AMENDED TO GIVE SAID PROPERTY A SPECIFIC USE CLASSIFICATION FOR A MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Councilman Amick moved to open the Public Hearing and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Janice Carroll, City Manager, noted that this is really a house keeping item and is being done at the advice of the City Attorney. There was no discussion on the table and no citizens wished to speak. Councilman Amick moved to close the Public Hearing and Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Amick asked that item G be removed, Councilman Harris asked that item I be removed and Councilman Dye asked that items A and H be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Mayor Sample summarized the items on the Consent Agenda for the audience and at this time, Councilman ,Amick.suggested that Council address item G since there were several persons here interested in that item. G. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A LEASING DOCUMENT AND CORRESPONDING POLICY TO LEASE CITY OWNED LAND TO ADJACENT ktOMEO~NER~. · Jamce Carro~ referred to the minutes of a previous Council meeting where the Council had requested the lease be amended to incorporate some changes they wanted to see. Janic~ Carroll then went over the lease briefly. Councilman Amick said that the lease should state that the tract to be leased must be contiguous to the property on which the lessee resides. Mayor Sample also suggested that staff provide a written policy on the storage of items on that leased tract. Mr. Rick Holding of 15 Kean Cir. requested a copy of the lease. It was Council's desire to have a a requirement of written notice to terminate the lease by either party 30 days prior to the time for renewal added to the lease agreement. Councilman Amick moved to add the wording regarding the tract being adjacent an contiguous to the property owners residence and the 30 day written notice, and to direct the Ctiy Attorney to do so, and also the request staff to prepare a written policy regarding the storage of items onthe leased tract of land. Councilman Poole seconded the motion. Mr. Steve Toland asked if specific items could be excluded in regards to storage. Mayor Sample said that the policy would take care of that. The motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. A. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING ON APPROXIMATELY 27 ACRES LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF TAYLOR AND SQUIRES FROM AGRICULTURAL TO A SPECIFIC USE CLASSIFICATION AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO REFLECT SAME. Councilman Dyeasked if this was being re-zoned due to the school being built and Janice Carrol said no that this proeprty has never been zoned. Mayor Sample asked if the requirement of the 6' setback for the fence should be included in;-the moiion and Mr. Stanton said that it should. Councilman Dye moved.to approve the Ordinance with the inclusion of the 6' setback requirement for the fence along the alleyway for a buffer. Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5201 NORTH COLONY BOULEVARD AND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 17.8 ACRES FROM RESIDENTIAL TO A SPECIFIC USE CLASSIFICATION FOR A MUNICIPAL COMPLEX, AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO REFLECT SAME. Councilman Amick moved to approve the ordinance as written and Councilman Bradley seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5201 NORTH COLONY BOULEVARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Councilman Amick moved to approve the site plan as presented and Councilman Bradley seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. D. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ABANDON- MENT OF THE ROAD LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE CITY LIMITS AND KNOWN AS FOURTH ARMY MEMORIAL ROAD. Councilman Amick moved to approve the ordinance as written and Councilman Bradley seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PROPOSAL FOR FUNDING PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES BY DENTON COUNTY. Councilman Amick moved to pass the Resolution as written and Councilman Bradley seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. F. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON FM 423, ALSO KNOWN AS MAIN STREET, INCLUDING THE SCHOOL ZONE AND THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF FM 423 TO SH 121 Councilman Amick moved to approve the ordinance as written and Councilman Bradley seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. H. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF GRANTING TO TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT A UTILITY EASEMENT NORTH OF THE EXISTING SUBSTATION Councilman Dye asked what exactly T.P. &L. is doing here and Janice Carroll explained that it is to establish a 30' right of way to lay another 138 KV line, going on to say that there have been some voltage problems in that area and this will alleviate those. Councilman Dye moved to approve the easement and Councilman Bradley seconded the motion. Councilman Harris stated that if the proposed 7 poles are installed it will eliminate some soccer practice in that area, and would like to see if there might be some alternative. Councilman Harris moved to table the above motion and Councilman Arrambide seconded that motion which carried with the following vote: Ayes - Harris, Arrambide, Dye, Sample, & Bradley Noes - Amick and Poole I. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION TO PLACE THE ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR MANAGEMENT Councilman Harris asked if the City had anyone with expertise in Softball as far as rules and regulations are concerned. Councilman Amick said he would assume the rules and regulations are set out in a book. Sylvia Brantley, recreation director stated that the rules are already set up and that they are basically the ASA rules for Softball. Councilman Harris asked if this would place too great a workload on her department, causing her to need aditional personnel. Ms. Brantley stated that this would cause no more work that any other programs and she did not feel she would need additional personnel because of it. Joel Marks, president of the softball association stated that he and other members of the association had offered to help. Council- man Amick asked what if a protest occurs on a judgment call. Mr Marks said that the umpire would be the last word if there were a protest and that there would have to be a protest committee set up. Councilman Harris moved to approve the request and Councilman Amick seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. At this time, Mayor Sample called a 5 minute recess. 11. CONSIDERATION OF A COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF THE FRISCO JETPORT TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CITY OF THE COLONY AND ORDINANCES TO INSURE THE PROTECTION OF EXISTING QUALITY. Mayor Sample said the committee will study the impact of the proposed airport and may possibly hire a consultant to investigate the ordinances available to the City. The Mayor also stated that the Council had not entirely ruled out the Class Action Law Suit; but at the advice of the attorney, had decided this was not the action to take now. A question was asked about what the committee would study. The Mayor stated height and noise restrictions, hour limitations, if an environmentai:~im~ pact study should be done and should it have already been done. Don Chavez, citizen said very little or no action had been taken by the Council, only alot of study and talk, asking when the citizens would see some action. Councilman Amick said that was an unfair statement stating the Council had done all it could do without going into court. Mayor Sample said all we can do is institute the Ordinances and use them effectively to protect The Colony. The Mayor summarized the steps the City had taken so far and stated that the Council is acting on the attorney's advice. Mr. Chavez retracted his previous statement. There followed a lenghty question and answer time regarding the pros and cons of the proposed airport for The Colony. Mayor Sample then appointed the study committee comprised of Councilman David Dye, Councilman Tom Arrambide, and Councilman Harvey Bradley, and instructed them to come back to Council in one month with a report. 12. CONSIDERATION OF BOND ELECTION AND PRESENTATION FROM CITY ATTORNEY 002400 Mr. Ken Dipple, of Jenkens, Hutchison, and Gilchrist, representing Mr. John Boyle, the City Attorney, was present at the meeting to answer questions regarding the propsoed Bond Election. Mr. Dipple said there is a minimum of 15 days notice required ~thef~ the election can be held within 90 days and that the attorneys office prefers 45 days. Mr. Dipple said that if the City wants to hold the election at the end of August the process needs to be started right away. Janice Carroll said that the bonds previous voted on and sold to build the pedestrian crossover are not enough and that it appears the. project is not feasible at this time. Mr. Dipple said the $200,000.00 can be used for debt service. Councilman Amick said he thinks the issue should be on the ballot to see if the citizens want to approve more bond money to build the crosswalk or use the money for debt service. Mr. Dipple said the money can be used for debt.yserv~e without another election. Councilman Amick then moved to direct the City Manager to instruct the City Attorney to write the bond proposition for funding of a golf course at Wynnewood Park and for additional funds to build the pedestrian crossover properly at North Colony and FM 423, at the earliest possible date. Councilman Bradley seconded the motion. A1 Gober said the crossover is still necessary. Mr. John Miller of the Texas Dept. of Highways and Public Transportation stated that the state did not change the guidelines making the crossover impractible but the federal government did. Mr. Miller said the City procrastinated too long and the guidelines went into effect before the crossover was approved. Mr. Miller stated that he had see four (4) crossovers built in the past few years and that as of now, only one (1) is partially used and the other three (3) are not used at all. Councilman Amicks motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 9. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED USES FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT BOND FUNDS INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHTS. Chief N.C. Ristagno introduced Rick Campbell of T.T.S. who showed a drawing to Coucnil of the intersection of South Colony and Blair Oaks and South Colony and Paige, explaining that in his opinion, the intersection of South Colony and Blair Oaks was the more pressing problem. Mr. Campbell said the estimated cost to install both signal lights at both intersections would be $45,500.00, noting that the underground utilities at the Blair Oaks site were atrocious and presented a problem. Mr. Campbell went on to say that the City staff could do part of the work the price would be less. Mr. Campbell did say the work could be done before the beginning of school. Councilman Amick moved to authorize the City Manager to enter an inJa~t-~t~l~.t~Dn contract, after reviewing with the City Attorney, for the installation of signal lights at Blair Oaks and South Colony if the amount does not exceed $20,000.00, to come from bond funds and to direct the City Manager to have a warrant study done at that intersection. Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 8. CONSIDERATION OF OFF-SITE UTILITIES FOR THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AND EASEMENT FOR SAME Councilman Amick moved to table this item and Councilman Harris seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. 10. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ENGINEERING DESIGN MANUAL AND THE STANDARD CONSTRUCT_tON DETAILS AS THE STANDARD FOR THE CONSTRUCITON OF PUBLIC WORKS. Mr. Glen Brown of Bridgefarmer and Assoc. wa present at the meeting and gave Council a prepared statement of support for the Ordinance. (See attachment "A") Mr. Brown said the Engineering Design Manual and Construction Standards should be adopted with the idea of being flexible, changing with time and thechange of minds, allowing the City Manager to make necessary chagnes to improve the quality of life. Councilman Dye said he wants to review this before voting of it. Councilman Bradley suggested that we adopt it now and if Councilman Dye wants to question and enhance it, then it can be changed. Councilman Amick agreed with that stating that if Councilman Dye has time to review the standards then he should do so and if his recommendations are agreeable, then they can be brought before the Council in the form of an amendment. Mayor Sample then said that our traffic engineer, Hal Jones also had some problems with these standards in some areas. Mr. Brown said that if you asked three different engineers their opinion on an area, you would probably get three different opinions. Councilman Bradley made note that the letter received from Hal Jones, dated May 5, 1986, did state that the standards should be adopted as soon as possible. There was a lengthy discussion regardng the specifications and standards as prepared by Bridgefarmer and Assoc., with Mr. Brown answering questions as to why he felt they should be written as they were. Mayor Sample said he did not want such strict standards as to discourage developers from coming into The Colony, and he did not want to have to amend an ordinance every time we needed to accomodate a developer. Mr. Brown again reiterated that the standards have to be adopted with flexibility in mind, which would allo. v~ the City Manager some discretion in restrictions ~ and changes as necessary. Mayor Sample asked for a motion. Councilman Poole said there was already a motion on the table and Mayor Sample asked who made the motion.and Councilman Poole said that Councilman Bradley did. Councilman Harris moved to table the item. Councilman Poole said you could not table an item when there was a motion already on the table regarding it. Mayor Sample asked the City Secretary to read the previous motion. The City Secretary stated that she had not heard a motion but a suggestion from Councilman Bradley that the standards be adopted now and if Councilman Dye had time to review it and enhance it then it could be changd later with an amendment. Councilman Arrambide had seconded the motion to table. The motion failed with the following vote: Harris - Aye; Arrambide - Aye; Dye - Aye; Amick- No; Bradley - No; Poole - No; Sample - No. Councilman Amick moved to adopt the Engineering Design Manual and Standard Construction Details as placed before the Council. Councilman Bradley seconded the motion which failed with the following vote: Harris - No; Arrambide - No; Dye - No; Amick - Aye; Bradley - Aye; Poole - Aye; Sample - No 13. RECEIVE AND ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTE FROM TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR MUNICIPAL LIABILITY COVERAGES, I.E., GENERAL & AUTOMOBILE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND PUBLIC OFFICIAL ERROR AND OMISSIONS. Janice Carroll, City Manager presented the figures to the Council which she stated she had reviewed with City Attorney, John Boyle, who did advise authorization. Councilman Bradley moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into the T.M.L. Joint Self-Insurance Fund. Council- man Amick seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. At this time, Mayor Sample called Emergency Agenda Item No. 1 to the table. 1. CLOSED DOOR SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6251-17, V.A.C.S. SECTION 2G, REGARDING PERSONNEL, TO WIT: A. Swimming Pool Personnel Upon recovening in open session, Mayor Sample addressed the following agenda item 14. CONSIDERATION OF REMOVAL OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE AND APPOINTMENT TO SA~ POSITION. Counciman Bradley moved to remove John Hampton as Municipal Court Judge and to appoint John Roller as the new Municipal Court Judge. Councilman Poole seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. At this time with no further business to discuss, Counclman Poole moved to adjourns;the meeting. Councilman Amick seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 12midnight. A P P P.D-VED]': Larry/D. Sample, Mayor ATTEST: Patti A. }licks, City Secretary ATTACHMENT "A" CITY OF THE COLONY BRIDGEFARMER &.ASSOCIATES, INC. COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 21, 1986 JULY 21, 1986 PREPARED REMARKS IN SUPPORT OF RESOLUTIONS rassage of a resolutin adopting the Engineering Design Manual is a positive statement by the City of The Colony~ that future development will be to a level..Qf quality consistent with the needs and desires of the citizens of this City. Design Criteria is set forth which will serve to eliminate from future develop- ment the drainage and geometric alignment problems which'have occurred in the City in the past. This document will enhance the protection afforded to the citizens of this Cit~ regarding their safety and welfare as it relates to public works construction. This document is the beginning to a better orgainized, better managed, and more useful public works program. Passage of a resolution adopting the Standard Construction Details is the next positive step by the City of The Colony to assure that future development will be to a uniform level of quality consistent with the needs and desires of the citizens of this City. It will facilitate communications With developers, architects and engineers to clearly and concisely specify what' you will allow to be constructed in your City. It will assure, on future public works, a uniformity of construction Which will make planning of additions as well as maintenance of existing facilities more efficient and economical. he Council should consider in the near future implementation of service fee structure which will cover the cost of =dministering and enforcing these Design Criteria and Construction Standards. These two documents, together with the NTCOG Construction Specifications previously adopted, will provide you with the rules, but, to be completely effective, they must be enforced. I will be happy to work with your. City Manager to develop an assessment program which will allow you to perform a quality assurance program at little or no cost to the City. In closing, these two resolutions adopt criteria and standards which should be flexible. They should be modified from time to time to allow you to "change with the times" or just "change your mind". We recommend that they be adopted with the provision that the City Manager may make minor modifications to them as engineering needs dictate. Other modifications relating to quality of facilities, public safety and welfare or which have significant cost impact should be reserved to the purvue of the City Council. ~ CITY OF THE COLONY BRIDGEFARMER & ASSOCIATES, INC. COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 21, 1986 JULY 21, 1986 PREPARED REMARKS IN SUPPORT OF RESOLUTIONs Passage of a resolutin adopting the Engineering Design Manual is a positive statement by the City of The Colony that future development will be to a level of quality consistent with the needs and desires of the citizens of this City. Design Criteria is set forth which will serve to eliminate from future develop- ment the drainage and geometric alignment problems which have occurred in the City in the past. This document will enhance the protection afforded to the citizens of this. City regarding their safety and welfare as it relates topublic works construction. This document is the beginning to a better orgainized, better managed, and more useful public works program. Passage of a resolution adopting the Standard Construction Details is the next positive step by the City of The Colony to assure that future development will be to a uniform level of quality consistent Kith the needs and desires of the citizens of this City. It will ~facilitate communications with developers, architects and engineers to clearly and concisely specify what you will allow to be constructed in your City. It will assure, on future public works, a uniformity of construction which will make planning of additions as well as maintenance of existing facilities more efficient and economical. The Council should consider in the near future implementation of a service fee structure which will cover the cost of administering and enforcing these Design Criteria and Construction Standards. These two documents, together with the NTCOG Construction Specifications previously adopted, will provide you with the rules, but, to be completely effective, they must be enforced. I will be happy to work with your. City Manager to develop an assessment program which will allow you to perform a quality assurance program at little or no cost to the City. In closing, these two resolutions adopt criteria and standards which should be flexible. They should be modified from time to time to allow you to "change with the times" or just "change your mind". We recommend that they be adopted with the provision that the City Manager may make minor modifications to them as engineering needs dictate. Other modifications relating to ~ quality of facilities, public safety and welfare or which have significant cost impact should be reserved to the 'purvue of the City Council. ~ · i CITY OF THE COLONY BRIDGEFARMER & ASSOCIATES, INC. COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 21, 1986 JULY 21, 1986 PREPARED REMARKS IN SUPPORT OF RESOLUTIONS ~ssage of a resolutin adopting the Engineering Design Manual is a positive statement by the City of The Colony that future development will be to a level of quality consistent with the needs and desires of the citizens of this City. Design Criteria is set forth which will serve to eliminate from future develop- ment the drainage and geometric alignment problems which have occurred in the City in the past. This document will enhance the protection afforded to the citizens of th-is City regarding their safety and welfare as it relates to'public ~orks construction. This document is the beginning to a better orgainized, better managed, and more useful public works program. Passage of a resolution adopting the Standard Construction Details is the next positive step by the City of The Colony to assure that future development will be to a uniform level of quality consistent with the needs and desires of the citizens of this City. It will facilitate communications with developers, architects and engineers to clearly and concisely specify what you will allow to be constructed in your City. It will assure, on future public works, a uniformity of construction~which will make planning of additions as well as maintenance of existing facilities more efficient and economical. ]e Council should consider in the near future implementation of service fee structure which will cover the cost of ~dministering and enforcing these Design Criteria and Construction Standards. These two documents, together with the NTCOG Construction Specifications previously adopted, will provide you with the rules, but, to be completely effective, they must be enforced. I will be happy to work with your. City Manager to develop an assessment program which will allow you to perform a quality assurance program at little or no cost to the City. In closing, these two resolutions adopt criteria and standards which should be flexible. They should be modified from time to time to allow you to "change with the times" or just "change your mind". We recommend that they be adopted with the provision that the City Manager may make minor modifications to them as engineering needs dictate. Other modifications relating to quality of facilities, public safety and welfare or which have significant cost impact should be reserved to the purvue of the City Council. CITY OF THE COLONY BRIDGEFARMER & ASSOCIATES, INC. COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 21, 1986 JULY 21, 1986 PREPARED REMARKS IN SUPPORT OF RESOLUTIONS Passage of a resolutin adopting the Engineering Design Manual is a positive statement by the City of The Colony that future development will be to a level of quality consistent with the needs and desires of the citizens of this City. Design Criteria is set forth which will serve to eliminate from future develop- ment the drainage and geometric alignment problems which have occurred in the City in the past. This document will enhance the protection afforded to the citizens of this City regarding their safety and welfare as it relates to publi~ works construction. This document is the beginning to a better orgainized, better managed, and more useful public works program. Passage of a resolution adopting the Standard Construction Details is the next positive step by the City of The Colony to assure that future development will be to a uniform level of quality consistent with the needs and desires of the citizens of this City. It will'facilitate communications with developers, architects and engineers to clearly and concisely specify what you will allow to be constructed in your City. It will assure, on future public works, a uniformity of construction which will make planning of additions as well as maintenance of existing facilities more efficient and economical. The Council should consider in the near future implementation of a service fee structure which will cover the cost of administering and enforcing these Design Criteria and Construction Standards. These two documents, together with the NTCOG Construction Specifications previously adopted, will provide you with the rules, but, to be completely effective, they must be enforced. I will be happy to work with your. City Manager to develop an assessment program which will allow you to perform a quality assurance program at little or no cost to the City. In closing, these two resolutions adopt criteria and standards which should be flexible. They should be modified from time to time to allow you to "change with the times" or just "change your mind". We recommend that they be adopted with the provision that the City Manager may make minor modifications to them as engineering needs dictate. Other modifications relating to quality of facilities, public safety and welfare or which have significant cost impact should be reserved to the purvue of the City Council.