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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 09.27.2004 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: lCouncil Absent: Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, Henry I,All Council present Carr, John Kirby, Farley Snell, Ben Oliver ,!Staff Present: --- -�� ii Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager; Trish Carls, City Attorney; Sandra ii I Lee, City Secretary; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Laurie Brewer, Controller; Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director; Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director; Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services; Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range Planner; Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner; David Munk, Development Engineer; Mark Miller, Transportation I' I' Services Manager y Called to order at 4:00 p.m. A Discussion of status and major elements of the draft proposed Municipal Utility District No. 15 Consent Agreement and possible direction to staff regarding same -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Trish Carls, City Attorney; Paul Brandenburg, City Manager Carls gave a history and reviewed the major elements of the proposed consent agreement for the 390.08 acres of land in the southeast portion of Georgetown's ETJ at the intersection of Westinghouse Road and FM1460. She explained that there is an area proposed to be commercial and industrial where the City would receive property and sales taxes from those tracts when annexed which would apply as credit to the proposed Master Development Fee of $750,000. She said the annexation by the MUD would be essentially residential. She said the City will provide electric service to the portion of the property that is in the City's electric CCN, but that area is only approximately 5% of the total MUD. Briggs noted that 95% of the area is within the TXU Electric CCN. Carls told Council the developer will convey 25 acres of parkland that will not be improved but would be maintained and would be open to the public, not just for MUD residents, and the developer will also pay a park fee of approximately $55,000. She noted that the finalized consent agreement would be presented to Council at their meeting on October 12, 2004. There were questions and comments from the Council Sansing asked and Developer Jim Powell responded that Newland Properties would initiate a homeowner's association that would contribute toward parks maintenance for internal parks that will be improved and be available for the residents of the development. He said the City staff asked that the 25 acres be "banked" in a parkland trust to be used as credit for future grants. B Discussion regarding the proposed 4th amendment to the City's solid waste contract with Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration Rundell did a slide presentation for the Council. She introduced Ryan Hobbs of Texas Disposal who gave Council an overview of the Texas Disposal Company. Rundell explained the City's history with Texas Disposal. She listed reasons why staff recommends an extension of the contract through September 30, 2006. City Council Meeting Minutes/September 27, 2004 Page 1 of 3 Pages Nelon said a major concern is regarding the commercial roll -off portion of the contract. Rundell explained that the 30% increase in roll -off charges over other providers helps to subsidize other programs. She said if the roll -off program is opened to competition, there would be increased costs to the City and control issues. Smith said it comes across as a hidden development fee. Carr asked and Rundell offered further clarification for the financial advantages to the City. Smith asked that resuming bulky waste quarterly pickup dates be adequately advertised so that customers are aware in time to get their items to the curbs. Sansing asked for a comparison of the rate from TDS with and without the commercial roll -off program. Rundell noted that there are more services provided in Georgetown than in other locations that have lower rates. There were more questions and compliments from the Council. C Discussion and review of proposed Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) Budget and Projects -- Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager Brandenburg asked Ed Polasek to review the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Polasek distributed copies of Appendix C and did a slide presentation regarding the process for developing the TIP. He listed the highway projects included in the TIP. Briggs noted that if the GTEC decides that a project is not eligible for GTEC funding, that doesn't mean the project will not be included in the City's Overall Transportation Plan. He said according to the GTEC rules, a project must meet the intent of the legislation for the GTEC, which is to create primary jobs. Eason asked and Briggs gave the definition of "primary" jobs. There were further comments from the Council. There was discussion regarding how the GTEC Board determines which projects will be funded through GTEC funds. He said projects not eligible for GTEC funding will move into the Capital Improvement Plan for the possibility of Federal, State, or County funds. There was further discussion regarding funding. Eason asked for the procedure to add an item back onto the TIP. Rundell noted that there could be a budget amendment, saying there would need to be another public hearing. Nelon noted that there is an issue regarding a specific project in conjunction with Southwestern University and asked Brandenburg to respond regarding Smith Creek Road and Maple Street. Brandenburg gave a brief history of communication with Southwestern. He said the Overall Transportation Plan includes plans for the Smith Creek Road and Maple Street issue. He noted that the City Council has the final decision-makiing authority regarding funding and scheduling of transportation projects. Nelon asked Richard Anderson of Southwestern University to come forward regarding the University's timeframe for the Maple Street and Smith Creek Road issue. Anderson said the University prefers to close Maple Street sooner rather than later. He said the University Master Plan was not completed until the University had conversations with City staff to say that there was assurance that Maple Street could be closed. There was further discussion regarding the relocation of Maple Street near the railroad track. Snell suggested separating the Maple Street closure or relocation from the Smith Creek Road project. There was further discussion. 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. D Sec.551.071: Consultation with Attorney - Pending or Threatened Litigation - Brazos River Authority regarding Operations and Maintenance of the Stillhouse Raw Water Pipeline - E.O. Sharp Butane Co., Inc. v. City of Georgetown, Texas, Cause No. A -04 -CA -299 -SS, in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division - Legal issues related to proposed MUD #15 - Legal Advice Regarding Agenda Items and other Matters E Sec.551,072 Deliberation on Real Property - Discussion and possible action concerning the purchase of right-of-way and easements for improvements to SH 29 West and CR 265 F Sec.551.087 Economic Development Discussion or deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations City Council Meeting Minutes/September 27, 2004 Page 2 of 3 Pages 5:34 p.m. - recessed to Executive Session 6:28 p.m. -- returned to Open Session and Adjourned The meeting was adjourned at 06:28 PM. Apr ved : Attest: f ayor ary Nelon City Secretary Sandra Lee A City Council Meeting Minutes/September 27, 2004 Page 3 of 3 Pages