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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.05.2001 CC-SMINUTES OF OF GOVERNINGBODY OF CITY OF •- • WEDNESDAY, 11 The meeting was called to order at 3:10 p.m. by Mayor MaryEllen Kersch, with Councilmembers Clark Lyda, Charles "Ross" Burson, Sam Pfiester, Ken Evans and Jack Noble present. Staff present: George Russell, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager; and Sandra Lee, City Secretary Policy Development/Review Workshop — Called to Order at 3:10 p.m. A Discussion regarding Del Webb Development Agreement and Amendments — Jim Briggs Briggs gave a history of the City water capacities at the time of the signing of the Del Webb Agreement. There was discussion regarding the additional capacity being requested by Sun City for irrigation of four golf courses and the common area. Pfiester said the agreement should specify the amount of water requested and whether it is to be potable or non -potable. Pfiester confirmed with Todd Janssen of Del Webb that Del Webb is requesting an additional 1.89 million gallons. Pfiester suggested specifying in the agreement that the requested water could come from the Airport wells and the Pecan Branch or from the Stillhouse line. Briggs assured Council that the City could guarantee the potable water demand. He said the current average daily amount of potable water needed by the City is 4.5 million. Janssen suggested some revisions to the text of the 7th Amendment. There was discussion regarding the fees to be charged. Janssen asked that Del Webb be charged no more than what is charged to Southwestern University and Georgetown Country Club because those entities have not built infrastructure. Contract Attorney, Trish Carls, gave Council a summary of what she understood about the agreement. Council gave input as to the provisions of the agreement. Regular Session B Consideration and possible action to approve the Seventh Amendment to the Development Agreement with Del Webb Texas Limited Partnership, concerning additional non -potable water capacity for Sun City Georgetown — Jim Briggs and George Russell Based upon discussion, it was determined that this item would be brought back to Council on the October 9 Agenda, C Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract for legal services with the firm of Brown and Carls, L.L.P. — George Russell Special City Council Meeting Minutes/September 5, 2001 Page 1 of 2 Pages Russell reviewed the contract and the fee schedule. He noted that the primary legal response to the City will be provided by Patricia Carls. He recommended approval of the contract. There was discussion regarding retaining Interim City Attorney Cathy Riedel for a transition period. Motion by Evans, second by Pfiester to adopt the contract effective September 7, 2001, at 5:00 p.m. Approved 4-1. (Noble opposed) 5:15 p.m. — recessed to Executive Session Executive Session D Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney - Pending Litigation - Contemplated Litigation - Legal/Risk Management Issues - Duty to advise regarding agenda items E Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development - Discussion of Economic Development Prospects F Sec.551.074 personnel matters - Performance Review of Council -appointed employees - Discussion of delivery of legal services G Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property - Lease of city -owned property - Acquisition of property Regular Session H Action from Executive Session There was no action from Executive Session Approved: MaryEllen Kersch 6:50 p.m. — adjournment Special City Council Meeting Minutes/September 5, 2001 Page 2 of 2 Pages Attest: Ai 5T F M City Secretary Sandra Lee