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Home My WebLink About1987-09-29 Special Meeting i i I AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1987 AT 7 : 30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM #205 307 WEST DALLAS ROAD I . CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION: Council Member Sharron Spencer III . NEW BUSINESS A. City Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contractual agreement with LWFW, Inc. to conduct a targeted industry study in the amount of $12, 000 . 00. B. City Council to consider postponement of the 1987 Bond Election, consider appointment of a Capital Improve- ments Program Committee, and consider adopting a timetable for the Capital Improvements Program. IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. City Council to recess to Conference Room #205 to discuss contemplated litigation by Mr. Bob Lindley against the City relative to 515 East Northwest Highway, Grapevine, Texas, under amendments to Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , Subsection 2 (e) . B. City Council to reconvene in the Council Chambers and take any necessary action relative to contemplated litigation by Mr. Bob Lindley. V. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION VI . ADJOURNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SES- SION, THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 25TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1987 AT 4 : 00 P.M. City Secretar04) ) if I I STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas net in Special Session on this the 29th day of September, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Court Roan #205, 307 W. Dallas Road, with the following members present to wit: Tan Powers Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro-Ter Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Lynn R. Niedermeier Council Member Gil Traverse Council Member constituting a quorum, with Council Member Jim Glynn absent, with the following members of the City Staff: Dennis E. Dawson City Manager Kelvin Knauf Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney i Linda Huff City Secretary CALL TO ORDER Mayor Powers called the special meeting to order. INVOCATION Council Member Sharron Spencer delivered the Invocation. CONTRACT, TARGETED INDUSTRY STUDY The first order of business was for the City Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contractual agreement with LWEW, Inc. to conduct a targeted industry study in the amount of $12,000.00. Economic Development Director Robert Vick reviewed the request of July 9, 1987 from members of the Council, Planning and Zoning Ccarmission and concerned citizens during an Econanic Development Strategy meeting for the Economic Development staff to pursue the development of a targeted industry study. The proposed study would include an evaluation of the physical characteristics of Grapevine, land costs and availability, labor force characteristics, locational factors, regional growth projections, and other information impacting industry attractions. Also, it would evaluate the impact of major developments surrounding the City of Grapevine and determine the multiplier effect and opportunities for capturing the secondary growth of the developments. The results would be utilized to prepare a targeted industry study which would recommend business and industries that would be best suited for attracting to Grapevine. Bids were received from three companies. Economic Development Director selected the approach and methodology presented by LWFW, Incorporated and a fee of $12,000.00 was agreed upon whereby Economic Development Staff and LWFW Staff would work together in data gathering. Lengthy Council deliberation ensued with comments regarding regional information available through the North Texas Commission and the Council of Governments. The concensus of the Council was to table the request until the next regular Council meeting at which time Staff would report on the software and regional information available through membership in the two organizations. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, COMMITTEE & SCHEDULE The next item of business was for the City Council to consider postponement of the 1987 Bond Election, consider appointment of a Capital Improvements Program Committee, and consider adopting a timetable for the Capital Improvements Program. F F C. 09/29/87 f� 3 9 3Y3 f City Manager Dennis Dawson reviewed the reasons for requesting the proposed bond election be moved to August, 1988 instead of December 5, 1987. After preparation of the revenue and expenditure projections for the next five years, Staff determined that the community can best benefit by postponing the € bond election. Due to the weak Texas economy, other governmental entities have increased their tax rates, the City has many bond projects currently planned but not under construction and current bond funds need to be utilized to resolve immediate needs. Additional time is needed for preparation in promotion of the proposed election, and the programs proposed for the bond election can be deferred until a later date without serious problems. ' K Director of Finance Ralph Seeley then gave a lengthy presentation of revenue and expenditure projections for the next five years. The four scenarios presented reinforced the need to explore alternative revenue sources in the future to help fund new programs and capital improvements. Assistant City Manager Kelvin Knauf reviewed a master list of Capital Improvements Projects that were analyzed by the staff. Cost estimates were provided where staff determined the projects were needed. Mr. Dawson then reviewed the proposed capital improvements process, outlining the structure of the Capital Improvement Committee for the proposed bond election. After deliberation, it was determined the Committee would consist of the Mayor, the six Council Members, and two members from each sub-committee. The Executive Committee formed from the "CIP" Committee would be comprised of two Council Members, three staff members, and three citizens to coordinate the efforts of the sub-committees and review financial # projections. F A General Facilities sub-committee would review the need for new buildings, and be chaired by Council Member Glynn, with the following members: Council Member Spencer, Council Member Traverse, six citizens, Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, and the Fire Chief. A Streets/Drainage/Sidewalks sub-committee would determine street projects to be included in the next bond election with Mayor Pro-Tern Ware as Chairman. Council Member Niedermeier, six citizens, and the Public Works Director would serve on the committee with additional staff in attendance as required. The Parks/Recreation {' e sub-committee would be chaired by Council Member Wilbanks to address recreational facilities to be included in the next bond election. The committee would consist of the nine nembers of the Parks & Recreation Board, three citizens, and the Parks & Recreation Director. E During review and discussion of the proposed Capital Improvements Timetable, Council Member Traverse requested the presentations to citizens begin approximately 8 weeks prior to the proposed bond election date. After deliberation, Mayor Pro Tern Ware made a motion to postpone the proposed 187 Bond Election and consider appointment of the Capital Improvements Program r Committee and that the City Council adopt the timetable of the Capital Improvements Program. Council Member Niedermeier offered a second to the It j motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse Nays . None Absent: Glynn i EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Powers then announced the City Council would go into Executive Session x in Conference Roan #204 to discuss contemplated litigation by Mr. Bob Lindly against the City relative to 515 E. Northwest Highway, Grapevine, Texas under f amendments to Article 6252-17 V.A.T.C.S. , Subsection 2(e) . i Upon reconvening in the Council Chambers, all members, except Council Member Glynn, were present. It was reported no action was necessary as a result of the closed session. a i MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION Council Member Wilbanks reported on the positive comments received from citizens concerning the landscaping of the traffic islands. Mayor Pro-Tem Ware spoke briefly on the increasing air traffic over all of Grapevine, f x (2) ,. 09/29/87 possibly being doubled by 1990. Council Member Spencer requested staff obtain a detailed map of the noise cones over Grapevine. She expressed concern of differences in the original noise cones and the overlay on the map provided for the meeting at Timberline Elementary. City Manager Dennis Dawson was instructed to address the salary concern of Municipal Court Judge David Florence. ADJOURNMENT There being no further deliberations to came before the Council, Council Member Spencer made a motion, which was seconded by Council Member Traverse, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was as follows: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse Nays . None Absent: Glynn PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the tenth_ day of 1987. APPROVED: A:--'" Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary I 6 t' (3)