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November 19, 2013 Work Session
MINUTES OF COUNCIL WORK SESSION
HELD ON
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
The Work Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order
at 6:04 p.m. on the 19th day of November, 2013, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony,
Texas, with the following roll call:
Joe McCourry Mayor Present
Kirk Mikulec COU ncilmember Present (6:12 p.m.)
Richard Boyer Councilmember Present
Jeff Connelly Councilmember Present
David Terre Councilmember Present
Perry Schrag Councilmember Present
Joel Marks Mayor Pro-Tenn Absent
And with five council members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
A. Call to Order
B. Discuss possible ordinance regulating title loan and payday loan establishments
(Boyer 1115)
Councilman Boyer explained the payday loan business model. Mr. Boyer stated these
types of lenders may bring a harmful image to Main Street, causing good businesses to
not open in the area. He said that this type of lending practice takes advantage of our
citizens. City Attorney Jeff Moore provided sample ordinances regulating lending
business practices from area cities and Texas Municipal League. Mr. Moore stated many
of the cities that have passed this type of ordinance have been sued by payday loan
companies. Little Elm's ordinance differs from other cities by regulating through zoning
and use guidelines.
Councilman Schrag asked if it could be controlled in a similar manner to adult oriented
business. Mr. Moore stated the city has the ability to regulate the business. Councilman
Connelly felt like this type of business could be controlled through zoning and require a
specific use permit. Councilman Terre preferred the zoning options as lawsuits can
become costly. Councilman Boyer questioned if the business could be covered vender the
Gateway Overlay District and if the ordinance would allow the city to regulate existing
businesses. Mr. Moore stated existing businesses would be grandfathered. Mayor
McCourry asked the city attorney to review the usury laws and how it would apply to this
type of business.
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C. Present and discuss Storm Water Utility Annual Report (Scruggs)
Director of Engineering Gordon Scruggs presented the annual report. He discussed the
current status of the city's storm water plan and the minimum control measures. He
stated the storm water pollution ordinance is working effectively. Mr. Scruggs also
described the community education programs aimed at elementary students, business
owners, and homeowners.
D. Receive presentation and discuss a proposed dog park (Nelson)
Steve Sohn from the Community Development Corporation gave an overview of the
process for the development of a dog park. Parks and Recreation Director Pam Nelson
and Parks Development Manager Eve Morgan discussed the history of the project,
possible locations, the timing, and options for user fees. Ms. Morgan gave pros and cons
for each location, Bill Allen Memorial Park and the former driving range on Main Street.
Ms. Nelson stated most dog parks do not charge a fee. Councilmembers gave input on
location and supported the project. Councilman Connelly asked for the item to be added
to the next agenda for the council to consider further.
E. Council to receive supplemental information from staff or answers to questions
regarding the November 19, 2013 regular agenda items as follows:
2.1 Consider approving minutes of council meetings held November 5, 2013 [Terre]
(City Secretary)
2.2 Consider approving a resolution designating the Dallas Morning News
NeighborsGo as the city's official newspaper (City Secretary)
2.3 Consider accepting TeRon Lawrence's resignation from the Community
Development Corporation (Council)
3.1 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to
execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Little Elm Independent School
District for Joint Use of Property, Construction of Facilities, and Use Thereof
(Engineering, Scruggs/Nelson)
3.2 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider approving an ordinance for a site
plan for two office buildings located on approximately 1.95 acres of land, on the north
side of the Sam Rayburn Tollway (S.H. 121), approximately 350 feet west of Blair Oaks
Drive (Development Services, Joyce)
3.3 First reading, conduct a public hearing and discuss an ordinance amending the
Code of Ordinances, by adding a new Section 13-100 to the zoning ordinance entitled
"Accessible Parking for Physically Handicapped Persons" and establishing regulations
relating to handicapped accessible parking, and adding a new Section 19-25 through 27
entitled "Disabled Parking - Presumption; Violations; Penalty" and "Handicapped or
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Disabled Parking" to the code of ordinances for the enforcement of handicapped parking
regulations (Development Services, Joyce)
3.4 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to issue
a purchase order to Sam Pack Five Star Ford with pricing available through the Texas
State Comptroller's Texas Smart Buy program for the purchase of replacement vehicles
as approved in the 2013-14 annual budget (Finance, Cranford)
3.5 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to
execute a contract amendment with McMahon Construction for Plano Parkway Widening
Phase 2 for the installation of water and wastewater lines to serve future development
(Engineering, Scruggs)
F. Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items.
None.
G. Adjourn
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
Joe McCourry, Mayor
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Christie Wilson, TRMC N
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