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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 10.24.2005 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor Gary Nelon presiding. Council Present: !Council Absent: Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, Henry Farley Snell Carr, John Kirby, Ben Oliver Staff Present: --- - --- --- ---_ :- Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations; Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney; Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary; Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services; Kimberly Garrett, Assistant Director of Recreation and Called to order at 4:00 PM A Joint Workshop with the Georgetown Independent School District Board of Trustees regarding the stadium lease with the City of Georgetown. Mayor Nelon called on City Manager Brandenburg to give a brief history on the stadium lease. He noted that the City is willing to work with the School Board no matter what the outcome of the election might be. He noted that the lease is for where the stadium sits, and doesn't include any of the parking. Supt. Joe Dan Lee and Boardmembers Art Dela Cruz, Brad Smith, and Bill Sattler were in attendance. Supt. Lee said the Board wants to make a clear understanding of their relationship with the City, specifically regarding the stadium lease. He said he wants to clarify that the City is willing to lease that property to the school district for whatever time is needed. Mayor Nelon said he is hopeful that the building of the new stadium will coincide with the expansion of the City Recreation Center and parking because it would be difficult for both the City and the School District to utilize the same parking area. Lee said he feels it would be logical for the school district not to spend more money in the current area, but to plan on building a new stadium at the current high school area. Smith and Oliver said they feel that working with the school district is intended to be for the near three to four years, but not long-term. Lee expressed his appreciation to the City for their agreement and support. B Garey Park Master Plan Update Morrow introduced Philip Wanke with Hail Bargainer. Using an overhead display, Wanke, gave Council an overview of the work that has been done at this point regarding the planning for Garey Park. He said it is planned to look at this park from a regional perspective. He said his firm is asking the stakeholders what is important to them about this park. The majority of response is that it should not be intended for sports because of the beauty of the land and the desire not to disturb the beauty to build fields and courts. He said the majority of the responses were for equestrian trails, garden clubs, educational benefits regarding eco systems, playscape, camping, corporate retreats and meetings, weddings, gatherings, art organizations, city meetings, family reunions, public art exhibits, and an ampitheatre. Wanke shared City Council Meeting Minutes/October 24, 2005 Page 1 of 2 Pages response statistics of a recent survey and noted Council would also be invited to participate in responses to the survey. Morrow said the Garey's are excited about the plans and all of their wishes have been incorporated in the Master Plan. There was further discussion. 4:35 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session Executive Session In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session that follows. C Sec.551.071: Consultation with Attorney - Pending or Threatened Litigation - Legal Advice Regarding Agenda Items - Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council including UDC enforcement, annexation, condemnation action related to SH29 widening; and expansion of Del Webb's Sun City to 7500 units - Discussion and possible action regarding the status of good faith negotiations related to the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and other property interests at 705 N. Austin Ave. related to the improvement by TXDOT of Austin Avenue from Leander Road to Williams Drive D Sec.551.072: Deliberations Regarding Real Property - Deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the purpose of economic development - Consideration and possible action to authorize the acquisition of (1) ±5.24 acres of land located on SE Innerloop at CR 110 and owned by Williamson County for the construction of a new electric substation E Sec.551.087: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Discussions or deliberations regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations. 5:40 p.m. -- returned to Open Session and adjourned The meeting was adjourned at 05:40 PM. Approved :j Attest: rary Delon City Secretary Sandra Lee City Council Meeting Minutes/October 24, 2005 Page 2 of 2 Pages Meeting Date Ager ' 'tem No. - > STATE OF TEXAS ) CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON ) id i' li,l reside at ✓ sr r' o / d ,lra � - am a member of the z::. (City Council or name of City board, committee or commission)of the City of Georgetown, and I hereby make this affidavit and on my oath state the following: "I, and/or a person or business entity whose interest is imputed to me under Chapter 171 of the Local Government Code and/or Chapter 2.20 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances, have a "substantial interest" in a business entity or in real property (as defined by Chapter 171 of the Texas Local Government Code and Sec. 2.20.020.M of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances) and/or an "economic interest" (as defined in Sec. 2.20.020.E of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances) in the matter that is identified and described on the above -referenced agenda item. "I have a conflict of interest in the above -referenced agenda matter for the following reason(s): (check all that are applicable). A. "Substantial Interest" I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an ownership of 10% or more of the voting stock or shares of the business entity, or have an ownership of 10% or more of the fair market value of the business entity. I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an ownership of $15,000 or more of the fair market value of the business entity. market value of $2,500 or I or a person related to me in the first or second degree received funds from the business entity in excess of 10% of my/his/her gross income for the previous year. I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an equitable or legal ownership or interest in real property with a fair market value of $2,500 or more. B. "Economic Interest" I or a person or entity whose interest is imputed to me under Chapter 2.20 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances have a legal or equitable interest in real or personal property or a fiduciary obligation to such property or contractual right in such property that is more than minimal or insignificant and would be recognized by reasonable persons to have weight in deciding a case or an issue. C. her" For reasons other than those listed above, I reason) 6F-oj?�� " —ire="ter-'lsc /-1, J,mt,n,. a, ~�° conflict of interest (Please specify, e.g. Sec. 2.24.170 or other "Upon filing of this affidavit with the recording secretary and/or the City Secretary, I affirm that I will abstain from all participation, discussion and voting involving the matter identified in the above -referenced agent item whatsoever. Further, Affiant sayeth not." Affiant's Printed T BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared the above-named person who on oath stated that the facts hereinabove stated are true to the best of his/her knowledge or belief. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me on this 2J day ofa"-�/JP5° till(.., Notary Pu ie, State of Toms y #_� r} .' My Commis win Expires ,w JANUARY SH 2006 Mitt, Notary Public in and for the Sfate of Texas County of Williamson THIS AFFIDAVIT SHALL BE KEPT WITH THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. IF AFFIANT HAS CHECKED ANY OF THE ITEMS UNDER SECTION "A" RELATING TO "SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST," A COPY OF THIS AFFIDAVIT MUST ALSO BE SENT TO THE CITY SECRETARY FOR THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN. Conflict of Interest Affidavit Rev. 8/25/2004