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Home My WebLink About1998-12-08 Special Meeting AGENDA � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ��.,,� SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1998 AT 7:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SECOND FLOOR 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET CALL TO ORDER NEW BUSINESS 1. City Council to consider an ordinance canvassing and declaring the results of the December 5, 1998 Municipal Bond Election and take any necessary action. PUBLIC HEARING 2. City Council to conduct a public hearing relative to the creation of a reinvestment zone for tax increment financing pursuant to Chapter 311 of the State of Texas Tax Code and take any necessary action. i MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION _��.:�� ADJOURNMENT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT (817) 410-3182 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq, ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 4TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1998 AT 5:00 P.M. Lind Huff City Secretary �:� �� .a,.� STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT ;,�.„� CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special Session on this the 8th day of December, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street with the following members present to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Clydene Johnson Council Member Roy Stewart Council Member Darlene Freed Council Member constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff: Roger Nelson City Manager Bruno Rumbelow Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary � Melisa Leal Assistant to the City Manager Jennifer Hibbs Assistant to the City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Ware delivered the invocation. ITEM 1A. CITIZEN COMMENT, MR. JOHN YANOSY Mr. John Yanosy, 3417 Stone Crest, addressed the City Council with his concerns that the citizens were not adequately informed in a timely manner relative to the issues presented in the City's 1998 Bond election. He stated the close results of Proposition 1 Street Bonds expressed the citizens concerns regarding the proposed street projects. Mr. Yanosy commended management for their plans to work with citizens to address concerns regarding the proposed street projects. ` ITEM 1 B. CITIZEN COMMENT, MR. JOSEPH KING '�"� Mr. Joseph King, Chairman of the 1998 Bond Committee, expressed appreciation to the City Council for allowing him the opportunity to serve on this community. He thanked the 12/08/98 thirteen cammittee members that served on the Bond Committee far their efforts in informing and educating the citizens on the issues presented in the band propositions. He ""� expressed appreciation to the City Staff far meeting with citizen groups to address their �,:�: concerns regarding all #he propositions. Mr. King noted that through the combined efforts of everyone all five propositions on the bond election passed and he expressed appreciation to the voters for their support of Grapevine's future. ITEM 1. CANVASS 1998 BOND ELECTIC7N City 5ecretary Huff recommended approval of an ordinance canvassing and declaring #he results of the December 5, 1998 bond election. She sta#ed there were 3,536 ballots cast by the 26,374 registered voters of the City. The results were as follows: Proposition 1 Far 1,863 $30,245,400 S#reets Against 1,fi64 Propasition 2 For 3,012 $6,750,000 Library Against 502 Proposition 3 For 2,983 $1,625,000 Fire Station Against 517 � Proposition 4 For 2,741 $1,270,000 Park & Trail Against 763 �r,�, Praposition 5 For 2,975 $610,000 Senior Center Against 531 The City Council cammended the 1998 Bond Committee and the City Staff for their excellent efforts and outstanding pertormance in promoting the issues to the public. Mayor Pro Tem Ware commented that the City Council looked forward to working with the citizens through public hearings to determine the configuration of the plans for the street bond projects. Council Member Freed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, offered a motion to approve the ordinance canvassing and declaring the resuEts of the 1998 Bond Elec#ion. The motian prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None fJRDINANCE NO. 98-139 .� AN ORDINANCE C}F THE CITY COUNCIL (3F THE CITY C}F GRAPEVWE, TEXAS CANVASSING RETURNS AND ` DECLARING THE RESUCTS tJF A MUNICIPAL BOND 2 'I 2/08/98 ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 5TH DAY OF DEGEMBER 1998; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND �r¢,�� PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ITEM 2. PUBLIC HEARING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REINVESTMENT ZONE 1'VVO Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open. City Manager Nelson stated the City Council adopted Resolutian No. 98-51 on 4ctober 6, 1998 setting a public hearing and notifying the ather Tarrant Gaunty taxing entities af the City's intent to create Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone Number Twa. He stated the proposed TIF will fund $27.5 million in public improvements for the proposed 1,50q room Opryland Hotel and Conventian Center development and $24 million in debt service for the new Grapevine Middle Schoal. The improvements will be fnanced through the participation of the City, Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District, Tarrant Caunty and the Tarrant County Hospital Dis#rict. The plan calls for the City to participate with 100% of its tatal tax rate, the School District will participate with 100% of its Maintenar�ce and Operations {M&O} rate and the other entities will parkicipate with 25°la of their M&O rates. The School District's participation will be split with a portion funding the hotel related projects and the rest funding the debt service far the new middle schaol. The �r� Schoal District's participation will fund 10Q% of the cost af the middle school. � Mr. Nelsan stated the property under consideration for the Opryland Hotel has been a difficult tract for development. Its only current access paint is along Ruth Wall Road. The scope of the Opryland development is such that the acquisition af a property franting Highway 26 and the construction af a bridge aver the Silverlake Inlet af Grapevine Lake is proposed. Without the bridge, traffic for the development wauld be forced ta travel on Ruth Wall Road. The TIF District wiil fund the construction of the bridge, fund the construction of water and sewer lines to service the property, fund improvements to Ruth Wall Road and construction of parking facilities. Mr. Nelson reparted the TIF District encompasses akl of the land Opryland will purchase, same of the Carps of Engineer's land, a partion of Ruth Wall Road, a portion of Northwest HighwaylState Nighway 26, and the new Grapevine Middle School site. Mayor Tate invited guests present ta comment regarding the propased TIF District. The following citizens expressed oppasition to the proposal: 1. Ms. K.T, Glahn, 1321 Martin Gaurt 2. Ms. Pam Malhotra, 1410 Tradewind 3. Ms. Pa# Rangel, 1$32 Chaparral `#4f` 4. Mr. John Yanosy, 3417 Stone Caurt Drive 5. Mr. �arry Estes, 725 North Riverside Drive `�� 6. Mr. Richard Smith, 2347 Mockingbird 7. Mr. Duane Neeman, 502 Dunn Court 3 ..._. ...... . .. . . .. . . .,.«.�-b-�.�.,. .:: i,,.x.,,�.�.�+�,:.,..,..._ ... . . . . . . .. .. . . .. ..... .. .. . .. . . . 12/(}8/98 They expressed their concems as follows: quality af life will be affected; negative impact """'° on property values; increased traffic and volume of tourists in neighborhoods; praposed location for the new middle school; has adequate parking been propased for the 4pryland ��" Hotel; have there been environmental studies relative ta the wildlife and the lake; what potential is there far erosian to Grapevine Lake and the dam; what type and how much land fill will be needed on the peninsula to allow the construction of the hatel; and possible damages to the surrounding area during the canstruction process of the hotel. The fallowing citizens spoke in #avor af the proposed TIF District: 1. Ms. Gail Cekuta, 2712 White Oak Drive 2. Mr. Chris Cekuta, 2712 Whi#e Oak Drive 3. Dr. Thamas Steely, 2731 Hidden Lakes 4. Ms, Alice Steely, 2731 Hidden Lakes 5. Mr. Joseph Young, 3422 Mercury Drive fi, Ms. Bobanne Richardson, 2711 White 4ak Drive 7. Mr. Hazem Nasser, 2721 Hidden Lake Drive 8. Ms. Melanie Qugan, 2711 White Oak Drive 9. Mr. Dallas Robbins, 2702 Pin Oak Drive 10. Mr. Philip Marley, Grapevine Chamber, presented a resolutian of support 11. Mr. Jerry L. Pittman, 346 Pebblebroak ,,,�, 12. Mr. Charlie Young, 3422 Mercury 13. Ms. Susan Peabody, 613 Oak Lane �,,� 14. Mr. Don Bigbie, 4 Windy Knall They expressed support of the propased TIF District for the failowing reasons: the children of Grapevine Middle Schoal wauld benefit with the building of the new school; it presents a great opportunity for the community and Schaol District tca work together to create a future for Grapevine's future leaders; traffic concerns would be addressed in the planning process; excellent development opportunity and benefits for the City; valuable ecanomic impact to the area through property sales, food and beverage sales and hoteVrnotel taxes; enhancement to the City's tax rate; tourists to Opryland will be self-contained on the hotel property; excellent oppartunity for the City ta create a balance between afd and new and history; additional galf course in the area; and propased increased job market for the City. It was also noted there were no endangered species in the area of the proposed development. City Secretary Huff reported the City Council had been copied the five letters supparting the TIF District. She read the following letter inta the record: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Mayor Tate and Cauncil Members: � Please accept this ietter as our support for the C}pryland praject and financial package. As citizens of Grapevine for over 2p years, we have seen Grapevine develap inta a City with �° �� a s#rong economic and residential base while still preserving its historic heritage. 4 12/08/98 �� The Opryland Project continues the tradition of the City Council regarding quality growth �;�, and financial stability while being sensitive to our environment and citizens. The innovative T.I.F., that retains local school taxes within the District and builds a new middle school in an area that needs the school is terrific. The concerns of neighborhood groups are important and can be addressed through advanced planning and design. From personal experience, I can attest to the fact that the City Council of Grapevine will provide solutions which enhance area neighborhoods and quality of life. One suggestion that I have is to ensure that the Opryland Plans include the continuation of the Nationally Award Winning City Bicycle Trails Plan through the site. In closing, Sandy and I want to compliment the Mayor, Council and Staff on their continued innovative planning. We are proud to live in Grapevine! We are proud to have supported the 1998 Bond Package, and we are proud to lend our support to the Opryland Hotel- Texas Project. Sincerely, Mike and Sandy Starek 3517 Blueberry Lane ��,� ------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- Mayor Tate commented that the City Council had listened to and been responsive to the �� concerns of the citizens and sensitive to the needs of the neighborhoods in the area. It was noted that all necessary environmental studies and issues would be addressed during the planning process of the proposed Opryland project. Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to close the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None City Manager Nelson recommended approval of the ordinance establishing the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Two and approval of the TIF Board's by- laws, the Project Plan and the Finance Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Ware, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to adopt the ordinance designating the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Two and approve the TIF Board's by-laws, the Project Plan and the Finance Plan. The motion prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed �:,..:,k Nays: None 5 . .. .. . � . i -.. � . . . 12108198 {3RDlNANGE NQ. 98-140 � AN ORDINANCE t�F THE CITY GQUNCIL C}F THE GITY OF °°� GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA AS TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO, CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A B4ARD OF QIRECTC}RS FOR SUCH REINVESTMENT ZONE AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TNERETO; PRC}\lIDING A CLAUSE RE�ATING TO SEVERABILlTY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE City Manager Nelson stated the other entities in the TiF Two District would be represented as foElows: Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District — Janice Kane; Tarrant County Haspital District— Drenda Witt; and Tarrant County — Jane Sanford. Mr. Nelson recammended appointment of the following Council Members to the T!F Two Board of Directors: Council Member Stewart, Council Member Wilbanks, Council Member Johnson, Nlayar Pra Tem Ware and Mayor Ta#e. Council Member Spencer, seconded by Cauncil IVlember Johnsor►, offered a motion to appoint the five Council Members currently serving on the TIF One Board of Directors ta the TIF Two Board af Directors as well as the appointment of the members as �" recommended by the participating entities. The motion prevailed by the following vote: � � Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Jahnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None ADJt�URNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Spencer, affered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Jahnsan, Stewart & Freed tVays: Nane PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPE\IINE, TEXAS on this the 5th day af January, 1999. � 6 12/08/98 �� APPROVED: � --, � William D. ate Mayor ATTEST: /�� 'I , � Lin a Huff City Secretary _�.� �,....::� 7