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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2005, 7:30 A.M.
Mayor Blackie Holmes opened the meeting of the City Council. Present were Mayor Pro
Tempore Jim Roberts and Councilmembers Harry Shawver, Kelly Walker and Syd Carter. Also
in attendance were City Attorney Rob Dillard, City Manager Bob Livingston and City Secretary
Nina Wilson.
ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Morton Newman, 6725 Golf Drive, spoke in opposition to the house being built at Golf and
Rosedale. Mr. Robert Johnson, who lives at the comer of Windsor and Loma Alto, spoke in
opposition of future restrictions on comer lots.
Councilmember Walker moved acceptance of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Carter
seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda:
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDER REQUEST FROM HIGHLAND PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOR
EASTER SUNDAY SUNRISE SERVICE AT GOAR PARK: The church begins their set-up at
approximately 4:00 a.m. and usually leaves the park no later than 8:00 a.m. The church estimates
approximately 700 participants will be in attendance Easter morning.
CONSIDER CHANGING THE CITY PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS SOLUTION: In early
2004, the City received a letter from AT&T announcing the end of the Cellular Digital Packet
Data (CDPD) network effective June 30, 2004, and incentive to migrate to their new General
Packet Radio Services (GPRS) network. Staff has evaluated responses from Verizon Wireless,
AT&T Wireless, and Sprint. One solution has surfaced as the best fit to meet all of those
objectives. A service called Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO) and provided by Verizon
Wireless seems to be the best fit to meet all objectives. Staff recommends awarding a contract
for Public Safety Wireless Services to Verizon Wireless for $1,743.00 per month.
CONSIDER DATES FOR 2005 EMPLOYEE HOLIDAYS: In 2005, the City will recognize
employee holidays on the following days: New Year's Day, Monday, January 3rd ---Employee
Picnic, Friday, May 27th, Close at noon --- Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th -" 4th of July,
Monday, July 4th --- Labor Day, Monday, September 5th '" Thanksgiving, Thursday & Friday,
November 24th & 25th '-' Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, Friday, December 23rd & Monday,
December 26th. Sanitation collection will resume on Tuesday, December 27th. The 2006 New
Year Holiday will be celebrated on Monday, January 2nd.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: For February 1, 2005.
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MAIN AGENDA
CONSIDER KERV1N MEMORIAL PROJECT: This item was continued.
CONSIDER REQUEST TO ABANDON SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AT 6809 GOLF:
The owner of the property at 6809 Golf requested the City abandon an easement for a previously
abandoned sanitary sewer that crossed the residential lot. Even though the sewer is no longer in
service, the City still retains the easement which encumbers his property. Staff will determine
the fair market value for the easement and request the City Attorney develop an abandonment
ordinance. Councilmember Shawver moved approval to the abandonment. Mayor Pro Tern
Roberts seconded, and the vote was unanimous to abandon the sanitary sewer easement at 6809
Golf.
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR SNIDER
PLAZA/HILLCREST SOUTH: One of the goals from the October Council/Staff Planning
session was commercial vitality and the redevelopment of commercial areas with an emphasis on
Snider Plaza and the Miracle Mile. A meeting with Townscape Planning Inc. was held to discuss
the best approach to developing the plan. Since there is a potential for immediate development in
the Snider Plaza/Hillcrest South area, as well as, the fact that specific zoning issues need to be
addressed, this proposal is to perform the first study on Snider Plaza/Hillcrest South, which will
run from Lovers Lane to the Hilton Hotel. Once this area is completed, in approximately one
year, the scope and timeframe for the work on the Miracle Mile can be determined. The
proposal totals $95,212. Mr. Dennis Wilson of Townscape Planning, Inc. was present at the
meeting as was Mr. Robert Fullington, property owner in Snider Plaza, who spoke in favor of
using a professional consultant. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts moved approval of the contract.
Councilmember Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve a contract with
Townscape Planning, Inc. for a Master Plan Development for Snider Plaza/Hillcrest South.
CONSIDER SNIDER PLAZA SPRING BANNERS: In an effort to establish additional seasonal
color during the spring season, Phase II of the Snider Plaza Banner Program will be
implemented. Decorative Spring banners will be installed on approximately 30 light poles at
Snider Plaza. Two banners will be installed on each light pole in order to obtain greater visual
impact. To date, the City has received $2,000.00 in donations from local business owners within
Snider Plaza. The City's portion of the project will be $787.00. Director of Parks Gerry Bradley
made a PowerPoint presentation displaying the banners. Councilmember Carter moved
acceptance of the banner program for Snider Plaza. Councilmember Shawver seconded, and the
vote was unanimous to approve Phase II of the Snider Plaza Banner Program.
DISCUSS ZONING REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION ON CORNER LOTS: Councilmember Walker moved the issue be sent to
the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee (ZOAC) for more detailed discussion and
recommendation back to Council. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts seconded, and the vote was
unanimous to send the matter to ZOAC.
DISCUSS PARK INFORMATION SIGNS: One of the goals under the Strategic Plan entitled
City Aesthetics was to install attractive, uniformed signs in each park which provided park
history, regulations, and hours of operations. Director of Parks Gerry Bradley made a
PowerPoint presentation displaying different signs. It was decided that the Park Advisory
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Committee should discuss the signs and that other signs would also be presented to the Council
at a future date.
REVIEW QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: A set of financial reports for the City
was presented by Director of Finance Kent Austin. The reports show budget-to-actual activity
by fund and department, and a narrative is also provided to highlight notable events and trends.
Mr. Austin stated the City was exactly where it should be for the first quarter.
Mayor Holmes adjourned the meeting and called the Council into Executive Session at 8:32 a.m.
for a consultation with the City Attorney to receive legal advice under Section 551.071 of the
Government Code. The Executive Session ended at 9:03 a.m. No action was taken during the
meeting.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of March 2005.
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