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Home My WebLink About04-20-05448 MINUTES #2508 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 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 and City Manager Bob Livingston. City Secretary Nina Wilson was absent and excused. ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Stephen Earl Woods, 2917 Bryn Mawr, addressed the Council regarding the removal of property from the tax rolls around University Park United Methodist Church. Mr. Woods felt that the property should remain on the tax rolls. Mayor Holmes informed Mr. Woods that the church would be paying the appraised value for the alley behind the church. City Manager Bob Livingston informed Mr. Woods that, under the law, all property owned by churches is removed from the tax rolls. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts moved acceptance of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the following: CONSENT AGENDA CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: For April 5, 2005. MAIN AGENDA DISCUSS DECORATIVE STREET LIGHT FIXTURES FOR LOVERS LANE: Staff replaced the 175-watt metal halide lights with 70-watt bulbs at the Lovers Lane intersections of Hunter's Glen, Vassar and Baltimore, but was unable to install the "frosted lens" at Hunter's Glen, as it was never received from the manufacturer. Staff recommended approval of the 175-watt fixtures installed along other streets. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts moved the City keep the current fixtures and the 175-watt light bulbs and also accommodate residents who request deflectors. Councilmember Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous. CONSIDER: RESERVATION REQUEST FOR BURLESON PARK FOR LEUKEMIA/ LYMPHOMA SOCIETY WALK: Park Director Gerry Bradley believed that problems the City experienced in the past with the Walk could be eliminated by better communication and working more closely with the Lymphoma Society. Angie Hays, representing the Lymphoma Society, agreed with these comments. Mr. Bradley stated that the staff requirements for this event included: a meeting with City staff, flagging houses two weeks prior to the event, barricades approved by the Police and Public Works Departments, and a designated contact person at the event site. Councilmember Walker moved approval of the reservation request for Burleson Park for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society Walk. Councilmember Shawver seconded, and the vote passed with Mayor Pro Tem Roberts abstaining. 449 CONSIDER SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM: During the March 15, 2005 City Council Meeting, staff presented information on several cities' sidewalk programs. Consequently, staff put together the following proposal for a sidewalk replacement program: prior to replacing a sidewalk, the abutting property owner must notify code enforcement staff of the sections to be replaced, requesting financial assistance; the program is limited to a sidewalk constituting a code violation; Code Enforcement Officers will schedule an inspection to determine the total square feet eligible for financial assistance; the property owner will then hire a private contractor to perform the repair; an inspection will be made to ensure repairs have been completed as required; financial assistance will be provided once sidewalk repairs have been completed. The proposed financial assistance is $7.00 per square foot. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts moved approval of the proposed sidewalk replacement program. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous. PUBLIC HEARING ON CITY'S DROUGHT CONGINGENCY PLAN: Mayor Holmes opened the public hearing. As there were no residents present to speak on the issue, the public hearing was closed. CONSIDER RESOLUTION FOR CITY'S DROUGHT CONTENGENCY PLAN: Assistant to the Director of Public Works Robbie Corder stated he had received one suggestion from a resident to make Stages 3 and 4 read the same with differences in the percentages. Councilmember Shawver moved approval of the resolution for the City's Drought Contingency Plan with the amendment to make Stages 3 and 4 read the same with differences in the percentages. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 05-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ADOPTING A DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR THE CITY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY'S WATER CONSERVATION PLAN: On January 4, 2005, the Council approved a Letter of Agreement between the Town of Highland Park and Dallas County Park Cities Municipal Utilities District for development of a Drought Contingency Plan and Water Conservation Plan. The Water Conservation Plan's 5-year goals include: total water use of 201 gpcd (5% reduction in total gpcd from the baseline year), and reducing unaccounted for water to 12% or less. The 10-year goals include: total water use of 197 gpcd (7% reduction in total gpcd from the baseline year), and reducing unaccounted for water to 10% or less. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the resolution for the city's Water Conservation Plan. Councilmember Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. 05-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ADOPTING A WATER CONSERVATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 45O DISCUSS BANNER AND PARK INFORMATION SIGN DESIGN WITH GRAPHIC DESIGN CONSULTANT: On April 5, 2005, the City Council approved a contract with Graphic Artist Mari Madison of Design Strategies for services associated with seasonal banners and park information signage. Ms. Madison presented four different preliminary banner designs for Council approval. Council provided direction to Ms. Madison, who will make a future presentation incorporating their suggestions. REVIEW TREE LIST FOR CITY PARKWAY PLANTING: At the present time, there is not a list specifically designating tree species recommended for planting within the parkway area. City staff often maintains these trees and has begun to notice many undesirable tree species within the parkways. Park Director Gerry Bradley noted that the list of tree species currently provided may not be comprehensive and that other tree species could be added. Council requested an ordinance be drafted listing species of trees acceptable for planting in the parkway area. CONSIDER PROPOSAL FROM R.L. GOODSON FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING SERVICES TO PLAN AND REZONE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT CITY HALL AND GOAR PARK: The design for City Hall and Goar Park improvements is nearing completion. A prerequisite to issuing a building permit for the City Hall addition is the platting and rezoning of the site. Staff solicited a proposal from R.L. Goodson to provide surveying and engineering services to develop a new subdivision plat and to prepare and assimilate the documentation necessary for a Planned Development for rezoning of the City Hall site. The Planned Development would include only the City Hall and employee parking lots. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts moved approval of the proposal from R.L. Goodson for engineering and surveying services to plan and rezone city-owned property at City Hall and Goar Park subject to deletion of the limit of liability clause. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION FOR MASTER FEE SCHEDULE, POOL FEES: During the last several months, staff has been re-evaluating the City's Master Fee Schedule associated with the use and reservation policy of various recreational facilities. The Park Advisory Committee gave unanimous approval to several fee changes including the entry fee to the Children's Pool, swimming lessons and Senior Swim. Councilmember Walker moved approval of the amendment to the resolution for the Master Fee Schedule associated with pool fees. Councilmember Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. 05-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION 05-05, EXHIBIT "A", SECTION VI "PARKS AND RECREATION", BY AMENDING "SWIMMING POOL" FEES TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR THE CHILDREN'S POOL, SWIMMING LESSONS, AND SENIOR SWIMMING AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 13.300 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR CABLE TELEVISION COMMUNITY SURVEY: The Cable TV Franchise Review Advisory Group (FRAG), which has been meeting with survey consultants and discussing survey issues since January 2005, concluded that a professional survey was the 451 most advantageous way of obtaining a sampling of resident opinions regarding cable TV. The survey will be paid for jointly by the Town of Highland Park and the City of University Park. The FRAG committee members and staff recommended acceptance of the proposal from Dallas Marketing Group in the amount of $12,750 +/-10%. The City's portion will be 72% or $9,180. Councilmember Shawver moved approval of the proposal with Dallas Marketing Group for the cable television community survey. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous. PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of May 2005. ~__~J~s H. Holmes III, May~r ATTEST: Kat~ Smith~puty City Secretary