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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMn 04-17-07 172 MINUTES #2708 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, APRIL 17,2007,5:00 P.M. At 3:30 p.m., Director of Finance Kent Austin presented a report on the city investment policy and practice to the city council. Mayor James H. Holmes, III, convened the city council into an executive session in the conference room at 4:08 p.m. with the City Attorney regarding deliberations on real property under Sections 551.071 & 551.072 of the Government Code. The executive session was closed at 4:16 p.m. No action was voted on or taken during the meeting. Mayor Holmes opened the regular city council meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Present were Mayor Pro Tempore Harry Shawver and Councilmembers Syd Carter, Kelly Walker and Jerry Grable. Also in attendance were City Manager Bob Livingston, City Attorney Rob Dillard and City Secretary Nina Wilson. Twenty-two (22) Boy Scouts introduced themselves and stated the badge upon which they were working. A WARDS AND RECOGNITION PRESENTATION: Chief of Police Gary Adams introduced Police & D.A.R.E. Officer Robert Hardin, who is leaving the employee of the city, and Councilmember Syd Carter presented him with a gift check upon his departure and thanked him for his years of service. Councilmember Carter moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the following: CONSENT AGENDA CONSIDER PARKING AGREEMENT WITH MC TOWNHOMES I LP (PRESCOTT REALTY GROUP) FOR TEMPORARY USE OF SHAMBURGER PARKING LOT: Additional parking is needed to accommodate city and employee vehicles once the police department moves from city hall to the Peek Service Center. MC Townhomes has agreed to lease a portion of the vacant Shamburger lot just north of the Peek Service Center for city employee parking. The term of the agreement is May 1,2007 to July 1,2008. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL FOR USE OF CITY STREETS FOR 10TH ANNUAL 5K FUN RUN: Christ the King School, 4100 Colgate, has requested permission to use city streets for a 5K run Saturday, April 28. The purpose of the run is to raise funds for their athletic association. It will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. with approximately 200 runners. An off-duty officer will be hired to direct traffic at the comer of Preston and Marquette. CONSIDER MASTER PLAN FOR GERMANY PARK SOUTH: Staff is currently working with architects and with a neighborhood committee regarding the design of a booster pump 173 station on the south end of Germany Park. Staff has received a proposal from Landscape Architect Michael Kilpatrick for a design services contract for the remainder of the property in the amount of $6,000. The design will include tables, benches, walkways, decorative fencing, trees, botanical plantings, and a small playground. CONSIDER MASTER PLAN FOR CURTIS PARK SWIMMING POOL: During the 2006 pool season, the State Health Department modified existing regulations regarding pool depth for diving boards. As a result, staff has removed the three-meter diving board and plans to replace it with a one-meter diving board. Although pool revenues have remained steady for the past few years, overall pool pass sales have dropped; therefore, amenities such as pool slides and water play features are being investigated in an effort to provide exciting attractions for children and teenagers. A contract with C.T Brannon Corporation for $6,000 to develop a Master Plan for the Curtis Park Pool was requested. The Master Plan will include concept drawings and potential costs for the facilities upgrade. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: For April 3 & 10,2007. MAIN AGENDA CONSIDER PROPOSAL FROM PRESCOTT REALTY TO TRADE PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO PEEK SERVICE CENTER: The developers offered to trade the city-owned property at 4419 W orcola (4.09 acres) for part (2.34 acres) of the Shamburger Lumber tract north of the existing Peek Service Center, which includes a three-story parking and storage building on the Shamburger remnant. The council had before them the decision to accept the developer's offer at no direct expense to the city or to retain a significantly larger tract of land and spend $2.5 to $3 million on improvements. Councilmember Grable made a motion to deny the proposal because of the amount of land the city would lose and the design of the new facility which would not meet the needs of the city. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to deny the proposal from Prescott Realty to trade properties adjacent to the Peek Service Center. DISCUSSION OF RESIDENTIAL CONCERNS REGARDING TRAFFIC ALONG LOVERS LANE EAST OF HILLCREST: There have been neighborhood concerns about the volume and speed of traffic along Lovers Lane east of Hillcrest. Staff reviewed the situation with Traffic Engineer Dannie Cummings, who recommended the following mitigation measures: installation of electronic feedback signs (radar); volume and speed counts prior to and after installation of the electronic feedback signs; modification of traffic signal timings. Mr. Cummings stated that enforcement and signs were having a positive impact. He also suggested the signal progression be set at 30 MPH and that No Tolerance signs be posted. Mr. Rick Barrett, 2817 Purdue, spoke regarding traffic congestion and safety on Lovers Lane and distributed a survey from residents on Lovers Lane. Mr. C.W. Westendorff, 3105 Lovers Lane, also spoke of his concern on traffic and safety on Lovers Lane. CONSIDER ORDINANCE ABANDONING CERTAIN ALLEY RIGHTS-OF-WAY ASSOCIA TED WITH REDEVELOPMENT OF PRESTON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST CAMPUS, 4000 BLOCK UNIVERSITY-MCFARLIN: Prior to the re-platting of the property, the existing alley right-of-way must be abandoned. The approved site plan details the access and utility easements which the church is dedicating to the city in return for the abandoned alley right-of-way. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the ordinance abandoning certain alley rights-of-way associated with the redevelopment of the Preston Road Church of Christ Campus. 174 ORDINANCE NO. 07/13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY EASEMENT AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT "A" TO THE ABUTTING OWNERS IN CONSIDERATION OF THE DEDICATION BY AMENDING PLAT OF AN ACCESS AND WATER EASEMENT DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT "B"; PROVIDING FOR THE FURNISHING OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE FOR RECORDING IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AS A QUITCLAIM DEED OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM TOWN OF HIGHLAND PARK TO LOCATE ENTRY PORTAL AND LANDSCAPING ON NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK: The Town of Highland Park requested permission to locate a portal structure (monument sign) and landscaping on North Texas Tollway Authority's right-of-way at the northeast corner of Mockingbird and the northbound entrance ramp to the Dallas North Tollway. As part of the Mockingbird project, the proposed structure would be located within the corporate limits of the City of University Park and would mirror the structure they intend to construct at the southeast corner of the same intersection. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the request subject to the granting of University Park's request to go 50' down Key Street near the middle school to our city's sewer line, which is located in Highland Park. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the request to locate the entry portal and landscaping on the North Texas Tollway Authority's right-of-way in University Park in exchange for Highland Park's permission to work on University Park's sewer line located in Highland Park. CONSIDER PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL STORMW A TER PROGRAM: The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has developed a regional storm water program designed to address storm water quality issues affecting the region. Participation in the program provides municipalities with resources for staff and developer training, public education, and other technical resources to meet state and federal regulations for storm water runoff. Participation in the program will cost the city $2,720. Resources from the program will be used for the city's permit application for a general stormwater permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Councilmember Walker moved approval of an authorization letter to be signed by the city manager for participation in the program. Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve participation in the NCTCOG Regional Storm water Program. CONSIDER FINAL PAYMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 48500 TO SYB CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR UTILITY AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR TURTLE CREEK BOULEV ARD AND BALTIMORE DRIVE: The final payment is in the amount of $33,395.97 for labor and materials furnished for utility and paving improvements for Turtle Creek Boulevard and Baltimore Drive. Following are the locations included in the project: Turtle Creek Boulevard from Lovers Lane to Vassar Road, and Baltimore Drive from Lovers Lane to Turtle Creek Boulevard. CONSIDER FINAL PAYMENT FOR EXTENSION OF PROJECT NO. 48500 TO SYB CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR UTILITY AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD AND BALTIMORE DRIVE: The final payment is in the 175 amount of $6,020.32 for labor and materials furnished for paving improvements for Turtle Creek Boulevard from Baltimore Drive to Vassar Drive. Mayor Holmes moved approval of both final payments to SYB Construction for Project No. 48500 and the extension of Project No. 48500. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to the make final payments for utility and paving improvements for Turtle Creek Boulevard and Baltimore Drive, and Turtle Creek Boulevard from Baltimore Drive to Vassar Drive. CONSIDER ADDENDUM TO ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT WITH MORAN & MURPHY ARCHITECTS ASSOCIATED WITH POLICE/DISP A TCH IMPROVEMENTS AT THE PEEK SERVICE CENTER: Architectural services for the police/dispatch facilities constructed at the Peek Service Center required two out-of-scope services. The cost of the process of receiving a permit quickly and the building permit was $6,440.89. Other miscellaneous structural-electrical engineering and reimbursable expenses amounted to $6,436.73 for a total addendum of $12,877.62. Councilmember Grable moved approval of Addendum 3 to the contract with Moran & Murphy Architects in the amount of $12,877.62. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the addendum associated with police/dispatch improvements at the Peek Service Center. CONSIDER BID #07-02 FOR PURCHASE OF YARD WASTE BAGS: Smurfit-Stone Container submitted the low bid of $0.264 per bag, which amounted to $47,520 for 180,000 bags. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the bid. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the purchase of yard waste bags from Smurfit-Stone Container in the amount of$47,520. CONSIDER CHANGING DATE OF MAY 15 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO MAY 22, 2007: Due to the absence of several councilmembers on May 15th, the city manager suggested that council meeting be moved to May 22nd. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the change. Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve changing the date from May 15th to May 22nd. ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Darrell Struck, 4618 Beverly Drive, owns property in University Park and sought advice and clarity from the city council regarding three unrelated individuals living together. Mayor Holmes stated the problem was insufficient parking. This issue will be addressed at the May City Council Meeting. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of May 2007. ATTEST: ~.