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MINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORTATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 19, 1999
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Stout, Chair
Robin Sedlacek
Carl Clemencich, Vice -Chair
Bob Morris
Lonnie Thomas
Jeff Gough
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Claudia Kelley, Secretary
STAFF PRESENT:
a Michael Stanger, Assistant City Manager
Arm Maas, Administrative Secretary
Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation
Tim Dentler, Park Services Manager
George Conner, Director of Public Works
Mike Stephens, Police Captain
Ken Lindsey, Assistant Fire Chief
Sid Hudson, IT Manager
GUESTS PRESENT:
Tommy Galbraith, ICS
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and introduced new
board member, Jeff Gough.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 22, 1999, REGULAR
MEETING
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MOTION: Motion by Bob Morris to approve the minutes from March 22, 1999
Robin Sedlacek seconded, and the motion carried 6 for, and 0
against.
III. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Use Up to $10,000 to Sponsor a
Texas Amateur Federation Softball Tournament.
B. Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Use Up to $280,000 of Sales Tax
Revenue for Allen Station Heritage Center.
Chair, Debbie Stout opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak
to these issues the public hearing was closed.
V. Consider a Resolution to Repeal Authorization of Up to $250,000 of Sales Tax
Revenue for Residential Sidewalks.
There being no discussion the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Bob Morris to approve this resolution. Carl Clemencich
seconded, and the motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
VI. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO PROJECT ON SECOND READING:
A. A Resolution Authorizing Up to $200,000 of Sales Tax Revenue for Public
Art at City Hall Plaza.
Tim Dentler introduced Brad Goldberg, the Artist for the project. Mr Goldberg
presented a slide show of projects he has worked on all over the world, as well as
slides of his concept for the City Hall Plaza. This is a unique concept in that the
landscape is the art project. The following is a list of some of the items included
in this project:
• A 12 to 15 -ft tall cone shaped water vessel.
• A native stone wall and/or a walkway will act as a break between the plaza
and McDermott.
• Hand cut limestone rocks will be located throughout the landscaping within the
plaza.
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Don Horton advised the total cost for the landscape and art project is $2.16
million, with the art project being half of the total cost. Don Horton then fielded
questions on the other funding sources for this project and advised:
• $500,000 from city hall bond funds.
• Approximately $160,000 from funds donated by Ms. McDermott.
• $200,000 from funds the CDC has already set aside.
• Total of present available funding is $860,000.
Mr. Horton then suggested the following options for the Board's consideration:
1. Approve or disapprove the resolution as written.
2. Table this until next month and wait on the revised estimate from Brad
Goldberg and David Baldwin.
3 The Board could select the amount they wished to fund and move project on to
third reading next month
Staff recommends the Board table this item until next month at which time firmer
numbers should be available.
After further discussion, including a suggestion that the CDC should consider
offering matching funds to help spur other donations, the Board made the
following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Robin Sedlacek to table this item until next month. Jeff
Gough seconded, and the motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
B. A Resolution Authorizing Up to $600,000 of Sales Tax Revenue for Public
Safety Mobile Data Computers.
Michael Stanger advised this project now has an updated contract price of
$603,000, and is ready to proceed on to second reading. Mike Stephens advised
the contract includes 12 units for police vehicles and 8 units for fire vehicles.
During discussion a question was asked about maintenance costs, and Mr. Stanger
advised the hardware and software maintenance, which would cost approximately
$7,000 per month, will be added to the city's budget next year
After discussion the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Robin Sedlacek to amend the total to $603,000 and approve
passing the resolution on to third reading. Carl Clemencich seconded,
and the motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
VII. TOWN HALL MEETING: Receive Proposals by Citizens Concerning
Projects for 4-B Sales Tax Proceeds.
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Phil Lakin, of the Keep Allen Beautiful Board made a presentation on a proposal
to establish the following two projects:
1. Allen Wildflower Project would provide initial funding to establishing
wildflower plantings within the City of Allen - amount requested is
$40,000.
2. Allen Fall Color Project would provide initial funding for a citywide tree -
planting project with a goal of having Allen known for fall foliage color -
amount requested is $10,000.
Stephen Lunsford, 1100 Brookview Drive, proposed an idea for a project to place
good, highly visible "welcome" signage at city limits for all visitors to see as they
enter our city He also suggested "thank you for visiting" signs at city exit points.
Mr Lunsford requested this idea be passed along to the group or department that
can make this happen.
Jim Audley, 717 E. Ridge Street, the ASA Allen Girls Softball Commissioner
proposed a project which would provide funding for the following equipment at
Allen Station Park:
Item
Cost
PAS stem
$3,600
Glass Case to post Tournament Brackets
$450
Ice Machine (including 2 r service agreement)
$2,700
Plastic (multiple roll) toilet paper holders
$400
8 new Electrical outlets
$500
Hot Dog Machine/Bun Warmer
$600
Popcorn Machine
$400
Hot Pretzel Machine
$650
Nachos Machine
$500
Cotton Candy Machine
$650
Hot Chocolate Machine
$380
Bat Racks for Benches
$400
Helmet Racks for Benches
$800
Cash Register
$150
Icy Machine
$2,500
Field Chalker
$275
Total
$14,955
Chair, Debbie Stout called a short recess at 8:46 p.m.
Chair then called the meeting to order again at 8:55 p in.
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LVIII. RECEIVE PROPOSALS BY CITY STAFF CONCERNING PROJECTS FOR
4-B SALES TAX PROCEEDS AND REVISIONS TO FIVE-YEAR WORK
PROGRAM.
George Conner advised he did not have his list of proposals prioritized, nor did he
wish to do that, he then proposed the following projects:
Project
Estimated Cost
Date of
Funding
Road construction: 2 lanes on Ridgeview, from
to Alma
$1,500,000
2000-2003
-Stacy
Sewer television inspection truck
$90,000
2000
Global Datum Network
$1,500,000
2000
Lower sanitary sewer line at Bethany & Watters
Creek
$85,000
2000
Traffic signal at McDermott and Century
$110
1999-2000
Hed ecoxe street lights
$350,000
2000
Chaparral street lights
$350,000
2000
Mr. Conner then requested the Board also look at funding some of the projects
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that staff placed on the screened -out list.
Don Horton then introduced Jim Waldbaurer, of the Parks Board, who presented
the following list of proposals:
Project
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
Historic Dam Renovation
$200,000
Bethany Lakes Parking,
Clubhouse Renovations
$257,000
Entry Signage -Recreation Center
$25,000
Park Signage
$80,000
Parkland Acquisition
$195,000
Security Cameras - Recreation
Center
$12,000
Shadow Lakes (Redevelopment)
$190,000
Trails (Year 2000 Planning, Year
2001 Deve lo ment)
$60,000
$540,000
Neighborhood Park Renovations
$300,000
$300,000
$200,000
Ford Park Renovations
$210,000
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Golf Course
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
Tree Farm
$50,000
Median Beautification
$50,000
$250,000
$250,000
$250,000
New Senior Center Planning
$50,000
Allen Station Park- Phase III
$3,000,000
Recreation Center (West)
Planning
$60,000
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Revenue Report.
Michael Stanger advised revenues are a little off this month, but overall are in
line with the projections.
B. Current Project Status Report.
No discussion
C. Items of Interest to the Board.
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D. Calendar
• Next regularly scheduled meeting will be May 17, 1999, at 7:OOpm 1n
Allen Public Library Council Chambers, located at N2 Allen Civic Plaza.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Closed to the public as provided in the Texas Local
Government Code, Section 551.072, property.
Chair Debbie Stout called the meeting into executive session at 10:30 p.m.
XI. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.
• Contract for Parkland Purchase
Chair. Debbie Stout reconvened the meeting at 10:40 p.m. and by consensus the
Board agreed to support the land purchase. The Board then made the following
motion:
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MOTION: Motion by Robin Sedlacek to authorize execution of the contract.
Carl Clemencich seconded, and the motion carried 6 for, and 0
against.
XII. ADJOURN.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 17' day of May, 1999
Deb ie Stout, Chairman Claudia Kelley, Secretary
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