HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 10.10.2000 CC-WThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the
above date with Mayor MaryEllen Kersch presiding.
Council Present: Council Absent:
Charles "Hass" Burson, Susan Hoyt, Lee Bain
Llorente Navarrette, Clark Lyda, Ferd
Tonn
Staff Present:
George Russell, City Manager; Marianne Banks, City Attorney; Cathy Riedel, Assistant
City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Randy Morrow, Director of Parks and
Recreation; Tom Yantis, Director of Information Resources; Micki Rundell, Director of
Finance and Administration; Jim Briggs, Director of Community -Owned Utilities; Ed
Barry, Chief of Development Services; Verna Browning, Director of Community
Services, William Adams, Water/Wastewater Service Manager; Marsha Iwers,
Purchasing Agent; James Baker, Development Planner; David Munk, Development
Engineer; Mark Miller, Street Superintendent; Debbie Charbonneau, Main Street
Manager; Travis McLain, Airport Manager
a
Called to order at 4:15 p.m.
A Joint meeting with Parks & Recreation Board to discuss issues related to Parkland Dedication
Morrow introduced the Parkland Dedication Subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Board Doug
Blackard, David Rinn and Tracy Dubcak and explained the concerns with the current parkland dedication
ordinance. Dubcak shared the Subcommittee's investigations of parkland dedication ordinances in other
cities. Rinn noted that an investigation of the developments in Georgetown shows that the developers
primarily paid fees in lieu of donating parkland. He said some developers were given parkland credits for
golf courses. Blackard reviewed the standard street frontage, grade/slope requirements and property
boundaries. There was discussion about which entity should decide the parkland dedication fees. It was
suggested by the Parks Board that fees should be determined by the Council after receiving input from both
Planning and Zoning and the Parks Board.
Executive Session
Council recessed to Executive Session at 5:04 p.m.
D Sec.551.074 personnel matters
- Six-month salary review of City Secretary
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- Hiring of Chief of Police
- City Attorney Job Description
B Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney
Pending Litigations
-City of Georgetown and George Russell, in his official capacity as Acting City Manager and
Officer for Public Information; Cause No. 00-0453; In the Supreme Court of Texas
-City of Georgetown and George Russell, in his official capacity as Acting City Manager and as Office
for Public Information v. John W. Cornyn, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. GV -001865 (353rd
District Court of Travis County)
-Dome) v. City of Georgetown, Cause No. 94-020-C368 (368th District Court, Williamson County
-Energy Transfer Group v. LCRA v. City of Georgetown; Cause No. 99-174-C277; (277th District Court,
Williamson County)
-Georgetown Waterpark, Ltd. v. City of Georgetown, MaryEllen Kersch, in her capacity as Mayor of
Georgetown, Ferd Tonn, Lorenzo Valdez, Clark Lyda, Susan Hoyt, Lee Bain, Charlie Barton and
Charles Burson, each in their capacity as City Council members of Georgetown; Cause No.
00-209-C277 (277th District Court of Williamson County)
-Energy Transfer Group v. LCRA v. City of Georgetown; Cause No. 99-174-C277; (277th District Court,
Williamson County)
-Walker and Shell Road Golf Center, Inc. v. City; Cause No. 00-083-C277 (277th District Court,
Williamson County)
-Ryan v. City; Cause No. 00-210-C277; (277th District Court, Williamson County)
-Wallace v. William Joseph Pascoe, Jr., Gary Todd Terbush, David Morgan, Chief of Police and City of
Georgetown; Cause No. A -00 -CA -609 -SS; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Potential Litigations
Code Enforcement Actions
Enforcement of Zoning Ordinance and Variances
Legal/Risk Management Issues
C Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
- Request for purchase of City -owned property
Regular Sess
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E
Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
G
- Mayor's Comments
- List of topics from Executive Session
Banks summarized the items discussed by the Council in Executive Session.
F
- Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience
Kersch welcomed the audience and gave a brief overview of the procedure for Council Meetings
- Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Kersch read and presented the proclamation to Mary Walker -Chyle.
H
- Discussion of upcoming Workshops and Council Calendar
Kersch distributed to Council a list for future workshop topics. She announced that the next
workshops would be City Attorney job description on Monday, October 23 and Joint Meeting with
the Library Board and Discussion of the City Facilities Plan on Tuesday, October 24.
1
- Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments
Pfiester announced the next meeting of the Utiliities and Transportation Subcommittee on October
25 at 3:00 p.m. in the Development Services Conference Room to discuss the Williamson County
Transportation Plan.
J
- Reports from Boards and Commissions
Kersch re. GYAB at Leadership Conference
Kersch reported that she was very proud of the members of the Georgetown Youth Advisory
Board and their participation at the conference.
K
Action from Executive Session items from Monday September 25 October 9 and/or Tuesday, September 2
October 10, 2000
There was no action taken from Executive Session.
L Citizens Wishing to Address the Council and Responses from Councilmembers and/or Staff,
if appropriate
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Robert Seamans, 104 Southcross Road, regarding lobbying the City Council.
Mr. Seamans was not present at the meeting.
M Consideration of approval of the minutes for the Special Council Meeting of Monday, September 25
and the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 26, 2000 -- Sandra Lee
N Consideration of authorizing the staff to purchase network servers, software, and data
communications hardware and supplies from Networking Technologies Resource Center through the
State of Texas Catalogue in an amount not to exceed $195,000 for the fiscal year -- Tom Yantis
O Consideration and possible action for approval to sell obsolete/scrap transformers to Texas Electric
Cooperatives, Inc. in the estimated amount of $12,132.00 -- Terry Jones and Micki Rundell
P Consideration and
possible action for approval to sell
scrap aluminum
and
copper wire to Austin Metal and
amount of
Iron Company,
Inc.
southbound,
in
the estimated
Briggs
the
amount
of
and
$2,060.00
--
Terry Jones
IH
and
intersection
Micki
--
Rundell
Mark
Q Consideration and possible
action for
an award of
the annual bid for water meters and accessory kits to
U.S. Filter in the estimated
amount of
IH -35
$38,174.00 --
southbound,
Terry Jones and
Jim
Briggs
the
R Consideration and possible action for award of bid to Viking Construction Company, of Georgetown to
apply microsurfaced street paving to designated streets within the City, in the amount of $330,000.00 --
Mark Miller and Jim Briggs
Kersch asked if the $25,000 savings could be transferred to the sidewalk fund. She pulled the item to the
Regular Agenda for discussion.
S Consideration and possible action for award of bid to C.C. Carlton Industries, Ltd., of Austin, Texas, in the
amount of $487,183.00 and project budget in the amount of $511,542.00 to construct the Serenada Phase
1, Northwest Boulevard, and Old Town wastewater system improvements -- William Adams and Jim
Briggs
T Consideration and possible action to approve Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $55,716.00, to the
contract between the City and Bryan Construction Company, to make necessary changes to the project and
close out the Southside Water Treatment Plant -- William Adams and Jim Briggs
When asked by Pfiester, Adams responded that the plant is producing approximately 1.6 million gallons per
day.
U Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City's participation in the planning process for a High
Occupancy Vehicle Lane and Regional Mobility System -- Marianne Banks
V Consideration of a Short Form Record Final Plat of Southside Addition, 0.28 acres out of Block 13,
located at 507 E. 18th Street, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations --James Baker and Ed
Barry
Navarrette questioned the procedure and commended Baker and the planning staff.
W Consideration of a
resolution recognizing
the
need for a stop
sign on the
east
IH -35
frontage road,
southbound,
at
the
Lakeway
and
Business
IH
-35
intersection
--
Mark
Miller
and
David
Morgan
X Consideration of authorizing
the Mayor
to seve on the
Williamson County Council on Domestic
Violence in official capacity as
Mayor of
Georgetown --
MaryEllen Kersch
Motion by Tonn, second by Burson to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item R which was pulled
to the Regular Agenda. Approved 6-0. (Bain absent)
R Consideration and possible action for award of bid
to Viking Construction
Company, of
Georgetown to
apply microsurfaced street paving to designated
streets within the City,
in the amount
of
$330,000.00 --
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Mark Miller and Jim Briggs (pulled by Kersch)
Kersch asked Miller to explain the urgency for continuing the microsurfacing at this time instead of using the
$25,000 for sidewalks. Miller noted that the cost of the oil used in microsurfacing would continue to
increase, but the budgeted amount will cover 10 to 12 miles of microsurfacing. Motion by Tonn, second by
Hoyt to approve the award of bid and to use the all of the funds for microsurfacing. Approved 6-0.
Y Discussion of
and
possible
action regarding responsibilities for the 2001 Red Poppy Festival -- Debbie
Charbonneau
and
George
Russell
Charbonneau told Council that the majority of the members of the committees for the Festival are citizens,
with staff dedicating their lunch hour time to the Festival. She recommended continuing the way the festival
is planned for this year, saying that the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Main Street Advisory Board
have both pledged to assist. Kersch noted that she would like to see the City bring more celebration of
diversity into the Red Poppy Festival. Motion by Pfiester, second by Tonn to approve the 2001 Red Poppy
Festival. Approved 5-1. (Lyda opposed)
Z Consideration
and
possible action
regarding professional services provided by Eugenia Harrell -- Debbie
Charbonneau
and
Renee Hanson
and George Russell
Hanson told Council she has observed Harrell's work and asked if Harrell's services could also be used to
assist the Downtown Design Steering Committee. She asked that Harrell be allowed to continue for three
months for a total of $5,000. Lyda asked how the position had been funded previously. Russell noted that
it has not been funded this year, and was "swept" into Council Contingency at the end of the budget
sessions. Lyda asked if the $5,000 could be taken from some other line item in the Convention and Visitor
Bureau (CVB) budget rather than from Council Contingency. Charbonneau pointed out that previously it
had been paid by the CDBG fund. Motion by Lyda, second by Pfiester to approve with the condition that
the $5,000 come from the CVB budget at City Manager's discretion. Approved 6-0.
AA Consideration and
possible action regarding a request that a portion
of the
City of Georgetown hotel/motel
tax be allocated to
the Palace Theatre as allowed under Texas State
Law -- MaryEllen
Parents
Kersch
Speaking for the Palace Theatre Board, Tom Swift noted that the Palace theatre is included in the historc
district designated by the Council. He said the Palace will coordinate with convention planners and sponsor
multi -city competitions and events that would bring people from out of town to use the hotels and motels.
He noted that advertisements in Dallas and Houston have brought patrons to Georgetown for special
performances. He said the Palace Guest Book shows that 20% of the patrons are from out of town,
therefore proving that the Palace brings in tourism.
Lyda said he is completely supportive, but would abstain from voting because of his connection with the
Palace Steering Committee. He asked for Council support in providing funds from the hotel/motel tax
revenue in an amount of $100,000 for the theater restoration There was discussion regarding the amount
of tax revenue that could legally be allocated. Pfiester and Navarrette both expressed their support.
Motion by Pfiester, second by Navarrette to defer until later in the meeting in order to allow Banks to
leave the Council Chamber to obtain information regarding the percentage of the tax revenue that would be
allowed according to state law. Approved 5-0. (Lyda abstained) This item was further discussed following
Item DD.
BB Discussion of and possible action on the T- Hangar Rental Rate Survey report -- Travis McLain and Verna
Browning
There was discussion concerning comparison of Georgetown rates with the rates of other T -hangars. It was
determined that the information provided had not yet been seen by the Airport Advisory Board. Motion by
Lyda, second by Pfiester to defer action until after this information has been submitted to the Board with a
request that they review and provide a recomnedation to the Council regarding the rates. Approved 6-0.
CC Consideration of approval of
an
amended agreement between
the City and Padres Hispanos en Accion
(Hispanic
Parents
in Action),
to
change
the payment schedule
--
Verna
Browning
Browning noted that the entity has requested that the entire contribution from the Council be paid to them in
one sum, rather than in installments. Motion by Navarrette, second by Pfiester to approve the amended
agreement. Approved 5-0. (Lyda absent from the dais) (Lyda voted in the affirmative upon his return to
the dais.) Approved 6-0.
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DD Consideration of resolutions from community groups regarding Texas Department of Transportation's
Austin Avenue widening and bridge replacement project and possible Council action or directive to staff
regarding same -- Clark Lyda
Lyda asked Renee Hanson to address the Council on this item. Hanson noted that it is expected that the
road widening will create a loss of business to the store owners on Austin Avenue. She asked that the
project be delayed while the downtown revitalization effort is given priority. She told Council she has
spoken with officials of the local office of the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) who told her
they are concerned with safety but could delay the widening project. Russell noted that he had also spoken
with Tim Weight of TXDOT saying his main concern is that the funds to do the widening project on Austin
Avenue are part of the birdge improvement project. He said they must do something about the bridge as
soon as possible due to safety precautions. Tonn asked if postponing until July would help. Hanson said
that would not be enough time. He said Weight told him that only two lanes would be shut down. There
was discussion that if the funds were turned back they might never be returned to Georgetown. Kersch
suggested holding a workshop with TXDOT. Lyda noted that the widening of Austin Avenue would only be
to add a restricted turning lane and said he would prefer to see the funds used toward construction of
adequate frontage roads along I1-135.
Banks noted there would be
an
economic advantage to downtown
businesses and said that several
councilmembers might need
to
file conflicts of interest affidavits to
abstain from voting on this item.
Jim Brown, 117 Randolph Road, distributed a handout stating why he thinks the project should not be
delayed. He cautioned the Council not to turn down the funds that have been allocated. He encouraged
Council to approve the project because of the safety issues involved, saying he thinks the same type of
construction will be needed on Williams Drive. He said he thinks the safety issue is a bigger issue that the
bridges.
Janna Briggs, 210
Woodstone, an insurance agent
in Georgetown,
said she receives many claims
regarding accidents
on Austin
Avenue. She said
the
safety
issue at
Sonic must be addressed.
Motion by Navarrefte, second by Burson to hold a workshop to discuss this project further. Approved
6-0.
AA At this time the Council returned to Item AA.
Banks read to the Council those items for which hotel/motel tax could be used and the percentages
allowed. There was discussion on the proper procedure for justifying the allocation. Russell told Council
that tax revenue of $266,000 was receieved last year, and is projected to be $279,878 for 2000. Russell
noted that because the tax revenue is the source of funding for the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB),
whatever number is allocated to the Palace would be cut from the CVB Budget for 2000. Banks suggested
it be determined how much money is expected to be generated. Jerry Potter, General Manager of the
Palace Theatre, said the Theatre Guild received $61,000 doing 55 performances. He said they intend to
increase the number of programs and estimate an income of $94,000, not including movies, musical
events, and rental of the theater. He said they intend to have 180 nights of events this year. Russell noted
that the hotel/motel tax is a part of the Economic Development Program. He noted that the CVB budget
total is $160,000, saying $11,000 has been set aside for "bricks and mortar." Banks said according to her
calculations a revenue of $35,280.00 could be justified. Motion by Navarrette, second by Pfiester to
commit $33,000 of the City hotel/motel tax to the Palace Theatre. Hoyt said she thinks $33,000 is too high.
She suggested allocating the $11,000 that is already budgeted. There was discussion regarding the
amount to be provided and the need to amend the CVB budget to find the extra $22,000. The motion was
approved 3-2. (Hoyt and Tonn opposed)(Lyda abstained)
8:10 p.m. recessed -- 8:22 p.m. resumed
EE Consideration of the appointment of a replacement member to the Main Street Advisory Board --
MaryEllen Kersch
Motion by Lyda, second by Tonn to approve the appointment of James Bryant Boyd. Approved 6-0.
FF Consideration of a resolution reappointing three directors to the Georgetown Enrichment Corporation
(formerly Georgetown 4B, Inc.) board of directors, whose terms expired on September 30, 2000 -- Cathy
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Riedel and Marianne Banks
Motion by Lyda, second by Hoyt to approve the re -appointments of Bryan Guilbeau, Milton Ritter, and
Larry Swofford. Approved 6-0.
GG Annexations
1. Second reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 18.7463
acres in the Frederick Foy Survey, Abstract 229, to be known as The Planned Unit
Development of Sun City Georgetown, Phase 4-D, Neighborhood 17-8, located along Sun
City Boulevard -- James Baker and Ed Barry
Baker read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Burson,
second by Hoyt to approve all three second readings. Approved 6-0. Ordinance 2000-48
was approved.
2. Second reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of R.M. 2338
right-of-way from the west corner of Tract "A-1" of the Replat of Tract "A", Block 43, Sun City
Georgetown Neighborhood One to the west side of the intersection of Jim Hogg Road with
R.M. 2338 and 15.62 acres in the D. Monroe, J. Sutherland and A. Williams Surveys, and
Resubdivision of Fountainwood Estates, Phase 2-A, to be known as Fountainwood Plaza
-- David Munk and Ed Barry
Munk read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Burson, second
by Hoyt to approve all three second readings. Approved 6-0. Ordinance 2000-49 was
approved.
3. Second reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of Logan
Ranch, Section 1, Lot 63, to be known as The Logan Plateau, located on Logan Road --
David Munk and Ed Barry
Munk read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Burson, second
by Hoyt to approve all three second readings. Approved 6-0. Ordinance 2000-50 was
approved.
HH Second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 2.24 of the Code of Ordinances relating to City
Council Meeting Rules and Procedures -- Marianne Banks
Banks read only the caption of the oridnance.. Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to approve
Ordinance 2000-51. Approved 6-0.
II Second reading of an ordinance repealing Section 15.03.040 of Chapter 15.03 of the Georgetown
Municipal Code of Ordinances eliminating the Energy Conservation Rebate Program for
residential dwelling units -- Dave Hall and Ed Barry
Barry read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Burson, second by
Navarrette to approve Ordinance 2000-52. Approved 5-1. (Tonn opposed)
JJ Second reading of an ordinance Rezoning 0.94 acres in the C. Stubblefield Survey, from RS,
Residential Single Family to C-1, Local Commercial Zoning District Classification, located at 502 W.
21 st Street -- Carla Benton and Ed Barry
Baker read
only the caption of the
ordinance
on second
reading. Motion by Burson, second by
Navarrette
to approve Ordinance
2000-53,
Approved
6-0.
KK Urban Design Amendments
1- First reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to revise standards for
implementation of the Urban Design Element of the Century Plan -- Ed Barry and Marianne
Banks
Barry explained that this ordinance is a result of the workshop discussion regarding window
areas and articulation and adding a provision regarding the location of major commercial
buildings. He noted that the Zoning Ordinance contains the majority of the urban design
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changes. At Burson's question, Barry noted that Council had requested that Barry design a
standard that required the building to be located at the front of the property with minimal
parking allowed in front. Burson said he is concerned about people being forced to park
behind a grocery store, then walk around to the front to gain entry to the building. There
was discussion regarding variances and buffering of a parking lot. Lyda suggested deleting
a section of the proposed ordinance.
Jack Pittman, 425 Oakcrest, a member of the Urban Design Task Force, said the setback
issue was intended not to force, but to encourage developers to pull their buildings to the
front of the property. He said he was concerned that the developer would turn the side of
the building to the front. He said he doesn't think they should be required to bring the
building within 70 feet of the front property line.
John Noell, Urban Design Group of Austin, stating that he was not representing anyone
other than himself, said he is a design professional. He asked Council to consider where
the required parking spaces should be located and had other questions. He recommended
that Council adopt a flexible policy.
Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to defer KK -1 and ask staff to bring back revisions that
would include deletion of Section 5.801 and recommendations for modification of the
landscaping requirements of Section 6.401, A-2 and A-3. Approved 6-0.
Barry noted that building articulation would not be addressed with this ordinance. Banks
suggested monitoring applications and bringing the concerns back to Council in a couple of
months.
2. First reading of an ordinance amending the Subdivision Regulations with regard to
building location on a site and repealing the sunset provision for the urban design standards
in the Subdivision Regulations -- Ed Barry
Barry suggested eliminating Section 3 and removing the Sunset Clause. Barry read the
ordinance as modified. Motion by Burson, second by Hoyt to approve on first reading.
Approved 5-1. (Tonn opposed)
3. First reading of an ordinance amending the Sign Ordinance to repeal the sunset provision
in the adopting ordinance reflecting the urban design requirements -- Ed Barry
Barry told Council this ordinance would only deal with the sunset provision. Hoyt expressed
concern and was assured that the sunset provision would definitely be handled with the
comprehensive rewrite. Barry read the ordinance. Motion by Pfiester, second by Lyda to
approve on first reading. Approved 6-0.
4. First reading of an ordinance amending Section 6. of Ordinance No. 2000-22, Zoning
Ordinance Urban Design Plan Implementation, to extend the time period for development
applications exempted from Urban Design Standards -- Marianne Banks
Pfiester submitted a conflict of interest affidavit on this item. Banks referred Council to Section 2
of the ordinance in the agenda packet to see if it met Council's requested changes. After
discussion, Banks suggested that a statement could be added that the orginal exemption period
would include any previously approved applications that had secured a single building permit for
the site. There was much discussion over whether to make the extend the time period to a year or
six months. Banks read the modifications. Banks asked for clarification of Council's objective.
There was much discussion. She read only the caption after having satisfied the requirements of
the City Charter. This item was set aside for Banks to make further amendments to the language
of the ordinance. (Council resumed discussion of this item following Item NN below.)
LL First reading of an ordinance of the City of Georgetown amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances
relating to the establishment of a Master Cable Services Regulatory Ordinance -- Cathy Riedel and
Marianne Banks
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Riedel read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
She told Council this is the next step toward getting uniform procedures in place for cable services. Motion
by Navarrette, second by Tonn to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0.
MM First reading of an ordinance establishing temporary no parking zones on Arrowhead Lane and Thornwood
Road -- Marianne Banks
Riedel read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
Briggs noted that he would meet tomorrow morning with Dr. Gunn and Don Bizzell to go over the issues
involved in the plan. He noted that there would need to be a water pollution abatement plan from TNRCC,
saying he didn't expect approval before the end of the year. Motion by Hoyt, second by Navarrette to
approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0.
NN Consideration
and possible
action on a
Request for Proposal for reviewing and updating the City of
Georgetown's
development
ordinances
--
Ed
Barry
Barry told Council they need to allocate $75,000 for the first phase of the project with $125,000 in the next
phase. He recommended the procedure to follow. Barry told Council they are probably looking at a total of
$225,000 to $300,000. Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to authorize the allocation of $75,000 and to
authorize the City Manager to proceed with the proposal. Approved 5-1. (Hoyt opposed)
Barry said he would finalize the Request For Proposal and get it to Council before he left City employment.
KK -4 At this time, Council returned to Item KK -4.
Banks read the revised wording to the proposed ordinance. Lyda suggested additional changes. There
was discussion. Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to approve the ordinance on first reading with the
addtion of the clarification read by Banks as modified to require issuance of a certificate of occupancy by
November 9, 2001. Approved 5-0. (Pfiester abstained)
00 Consideration of an update from staff, including documentation, on the status of the City -owned Tessco
incubator facilities located on the block bounded by Rock, 7th, and 8th Streets, with possible direction to
staff regarding same -- Clark Lyda
Russell provided documentation to Council regarding the current leases. There was discussion as to the
approval of the leases. Lyda said the current lease rate is less than half of market value. He said there has
not been adequate revenue on the property and suggested the leases be terminated or the rental rates
increased. It was decided to discuss this property at the Council Workshop regarding City Facilities on
October 24.
PP Council Policy
1. Discussion and consideration of directing City Secretary to compile adopted Council policies for
Council discussion and review -- Clark Lyda
Banks told Council she has been maintaining a notebook of Council policies and will provide
Council with a copy at the next Council Meeting. It was suggested that an ordinance be prepared
to adopt the policies.
2. Consideration and possible action on adoption of Council personnel policy -- Clark Lyda
Lyda reviewed the current policy regarding personnel. He asked for reaction to his proposed
change in the language regarding educational and experience requirements. Lyda said this new
language would not apply to current employees but to those hired after the policy is adopted.
There was much discussion. Russell took exception to some of the wording as proposed by Lyda.
Lyda asked that the current policy be revised. Banks cautioned about making "blanket'
statements as opposed to being specific about specific job descriptions. Motion by Lyda, second
by Navarrette to instruct the City Manager to bring back proposed rewording. Approved 4-2.
(Opposed by Hoyt and Tonn)
3. Consideration and possible action on a Council policy concerning by-laws for Council Boards and
Commissions -- MaryEllen Kersch
Kersch noted that she would work with Assistant City Attorney Riedel and bring this item back for a
future agenda.
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Motion to adjourn at 10:43 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:43 PM.
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