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Home My WebLink AboutMin - City Council - 2001 - 04/19 - RegularPresent Stephen Terrell, Mayor Councilmembers: Doug Gallagher, Mayor Pro Tem Lonnie Thomas (absent) Richard Buchanan Susan Bartlemay Kenneth Fulk Melissa Owen City Staff: Peter H. Vargas, City Manager Judy Morrison, City Secretary Peter G. Smith, Attorney Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Terrell at 7'09 p.m on Thursday, April 19, 2001, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City Hall, One Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. Items discussed in the preceding workshop included: Briefing Regarding Electric Deregulation by Competitive Communications Group, Inc. Pledge of Allegiance Public Recognition Citizens' Comments. Chansse Resume, Director of the Allen Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), introduced Jennifer Grimm as the new Marketing Director 2. Request to Appear by Ms. Paula Ross, Allen Heritage Guild, Regarding the Procedure for Naming New Streets in Allen. r Paula Ross requested Council establish a procedure to allow new streets be named after Allen citizens ■ who have died in World Wars I and II and the Korean Conflict. ■•, Warren Johnson, 810 Autumn Lake Drive, Allen, Texas 75002, spoke in favor of this request. 3. Presentation of Proclamations from the Office of the Mayor. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 2001 Present Stephen Terrell, Mayor Councilmembers: Doug Gallagher, Mayor Pro Tem Lonnie Thomas (absent) Richard Buchanan Susan Bartlemay Kenneth Fulk Melissa Owen City Staff: Peter H. Vargas, City Manager Judy Morrison, City Secretary Peter G. Smith, Attorney Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Terrell at 7'09 p.m on Thursday, April 19, 2001, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City Hall, One Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. Items discussed in the preceding workshop included: Briefing Regarding Electric Deregulation by Competitive Communications Group, Inc. Pledge of Allegiance Public Recognition Citizens' Comments. Chansse Resume, Director of the Allen Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), introduced Jennifer Grimm as the new Marketing Director 2. Request to Appear by Ms. Paula Ross, Allen Heritage Guild, Regarding the Procedure for Naming New Streets in Allen. r Paula Ross requested Council establish a procedure to allow new streets be named after Allen citizens ■ who have died in World Wars I and II and the Korean Conflict. ■•, Warren Johnson, 810 Autumn Lake Drive, Allen, Texas 75002, spoke in favor of this request. 3. Presentation of Proclamations from the Office of the Mayor. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 2001 PAGE • Presentation of a Proclamation to Sherrell Brasher of "My Guardian Angel' Proclaiming the Week of April 23-27, 2001, as National Volunteer Week. • Presentation of a Proclamation to City Secretary Judy Morrison Recognizing the Week of April 29 -May 5, 2001, as Municipal Clerks Week. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Gallagher and a second by Councilmember Fulk, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt all items on the consent agenda as follows: 4. Approve Minutes of the April 2, 2001, TRIAD Meeting of the City Council, Allen Independent School District Board of Trustees and the Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee. 5. Approve Minutes of the April 5, 2001, Regular Meeting. 6. Consider Adoption of Revised Master Plan and Schematic Design for Malone Community Park 7. Authorize Execution of a Contract with Shimek, Jacobs & Finklea, L.L.P., to Provide Engineering Services for the Design of a 24 -inch Waterline along Hedgcoxe Road from Duchess Drive to Longwood Drive for an Amount not to Exceed $40,340. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Shimek, Jacobs & Finklea, L.L.P., to provide engineering services for the design of a 24 -inch waterline along Hedgcoxe Road from Duchess Drive to Longwood Drive for an amount not to exceed $40,340. 8. Receive the CIP (Capital Improvement Program) Status Report. The motion carried. Regular Agenda Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Resolutions Approving the STEP 21 Grant Program (Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program) Concerning the Following Items: A. Old Stacy Bridge/Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation and Trail Linkage Project RESOLUTION NO. 1934-4-01(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR A PROJECT NOMINATION PROVIDED BY THE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR THE 21sT CENTURY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE LAPPLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 2001 PAGE 3 B. Union Pacific Railroad Corridor Acquisition and Conversion RESOLUTION NO. 1935-4-01(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR A PROJECT NOMINATION PROVIDED BY THE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR THE 21sT CENTURY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE C. Allen Historic Railroad Water Station Restoration and Trail Linkage to the Texas Department of Transportation Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program RESOLUTION NO. 1936-4-O1(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR A PROJECT NOMINATION PROVIDED BY THE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR THE 21sT CENTURY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. D. Certifying Intent for Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Placement for Projects Funded by the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program RESOLUTION NO. 1937-4-01(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFYING THE INTENT FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP) PLACEMENT FOR PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Terrell opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the request to do so at this time. With no one speaking, Mayor Terrell closed the public hearing. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Bartlemay and a second by Councilmember Owen, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt Resolution Nos. 1934-4-01(R), 1935-4-01(R), 1936-4-01(R) and 1937-4-OI(R) as previously captioned The motion carried. 10. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Amendments to the Allen Land Development Code and Standard Construction Details. Mayor Terrell opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the request to do so at this time. Steve Matthews, 820 Wind Elm Drive, Allen, Texas 75002, requested clarification on Section 7.03 5. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 2001 PAGE Peter Kavanagh, 1620 Handley, Suite A, Dallas, Texas 75208, requested additional time to review Sections 7.063 and 7.064. Susan Bernard, 1303 Lombardy Way, Allen, Texas 75002, requested written permission for political signs remain in the code. David Noblet, One Bell Plaza, Room 1625, Dallas, Texas 75202, requested further clarification on Section 7.03.5 With no one else speaking, Mayor Terrell closed the public hearing. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Gallagher and a second by Councilmember Falk, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to table consideration of this request until the May 3' regular meeting. The motion carried. it. Consider Approval of the Third Amended and Restated Allen Civic Center Development and Lease Agreement between Second Century Investments and the City of Allen. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Falk and a second by Councilmember Buchanan, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to approve the Third Amended and Restated Allen Civic Center Development and Lease Agreement between the City of Allen and Second �n Century Investments and to authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents The motion carried. 12. Appoint a Member to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board for a Two -Year Term Effective June 1, 2001, through May 31, 2003. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Bartlemay and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Gallagher, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to table consideration of this request. The motion carried Other Business 13. Calendar. • April 26—Special Called Meeting/Architect Presentations Regarding the Library/Civic Auditorium Project/Library Meeting Room/6:00 p.m. • April 28—Keep Allen Beautiful Spring Trash -Off • May 5 -'General Election • May 10 ---Canvass of Election/6:30 p.m. • May 19—Employee Day at the Park/Ford Park • June 30971en USA 14. Items of Interest. Executive Session The Executive Session was not held. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 2001 PAGE 5 15. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session. Adjourn MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Owen and a second by Councdmember Bartlemay, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the regular session of the Allen City Council at 9:11 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2001. The motion carried. These minutes approved on the 3r° day of May, 2001 APPROVED: tephen Terrell, MAYOR ATTEST: Judf Morr on, CMC/AAE, CITY SECRETARY