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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Community Development Corporation - 1997 - 04/21 - RegularMM MINUTES ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGULAR MEETING April 21, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Debbie Stout, Chairperson Robin Sedlacek, Secretary Bob Moms Carl Clemencich Steve Terrell Jason Collier Claudia Kelley BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Jon McCarty, City Manager Michael Stanger, Assistant City Manager Donna Miller, Secretary II Larry Kirk, Program Coordinator Parks and Recreation GUESTS PRESENT: None CALL TO ORDER Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 17, 1997 REGULAR MEETING MOTION: Motion made by Mr. Clemencich and seconded by Ms. Kelley to approve the minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 24, 1997 SPECIAL CALLED WORKSHOP MOTION: Motion made by Ms. Sedlacek and seconded Mr. Morris to t approve the minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried. Page 2 Allen CDC Minutes 'y April 21, 1997 IV. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None V. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mr. Stanger gave a detailed presentation of the Capital Improvement Program handout and explained to members that the Capital Improvement Program is a five-year planning guide which is updated each year. Mr McCarty added that when the Allen CDC adopts a five-year plan, the City will then know what to expect in order to evaluate the City's next five-year plan. After careful review, members made the following comments and/or requested the following information or changes. Mr. Collier asked staff if the Council of Governments would consider funding the Fire CAD system since they collect 9-1-1 fees through the phone bill. Mr McCarty was unsure, but will check and get back to the board. y Members asked staff about scheduling a natatorium, and what type of arrangements would be made with the school regarding use and operations and maintenance costs. Mr. McCarty replied that the present plan is for joint City- AISD funding of the natatorium next to the school, but he was not sure how the facility and costs would be shared. Mr McCarty asked Mr. Kirk to obtain information from other cities on how they share a facility and operation and maintenance costs. Mr. Terrell reported to the board that the school district is planning to obtain funds for a natatorium, but will probably be the year 2000 or later Members agreed they would like to participate in funding a natatorium, and requested it be placed in Year 2 of the plan. Mr. Collier asked staff what the time frame was on obtaining a rescue vehicle. Mr. McCarty advised members there was not a time frame due to personnel funding issues, and the City Council deciding whether or not to sell bonds in 1998. Members asked that this project be placed at the beginning of the five- year plan. Mr Collier inquired about the street lights for Allen Heights. Mr Stanger reported he did not have a cost amount at this time, but would have an update by the board's next meeting. Mr. Morris inquired about the West Side Community Park listed in Year 2. Page 3 Allen CDC Minutes April 21, 1997 Mr. McCarty informed members about land in the Twin Creeks greenbelt area that is being considered for a community park. Members agreed this project could be put to voters as a City bond issue, but did not decide between moving the project to Year 4, or completely removing it from the project list. Members asked staff to confirm the dollar amount on the police MDCs, but later requested this item be removed from the list. Members asked why the sidewalk ramps, which the Board said previously they did not want to fund, are back on the CIP Mr. McCarty reported that the ramps are an enhancement to the entire community, therefore felt the ramps should stay on the list. Members agreed to leave this item on the list for now Due to several revisions, members agreed to table action on this item. MOTION: Motion made by Mr Clemencich and seconded by Mr Collier to table this item until the next regular meeting. All were in favor and none opposed. VL CONSIDER ITEMS RELATING TO A PROPOSED PROJECT AT ALLEN STATION PARK. Mr. McCarty gave a detailed presentation of the project, and added that the City Council voted to include three additional alternates which increased the project cost. Members asked what would happen to any excess money if the project bid came in lower that expected. Mr McCarty replied that any excess would be spent on park improvements, possibly parking. A. Authorize $2.6 Million to Construct Improvements to Allen Station Park, Phase I, and Future Expenditures for Maintenance and Operation of the Same. MOTION: Motion made by Ms. Sedlacek and seconded by Mr. Morris to approve authorizing $2.6 million to construct improvements to Allen Station Park, Phase I, and any excess money go toward funding a hike and bike trail, pedestrian bridge, or parking. Ms. Stout and Mr. Terrell approved, and Mr. Clemencich, Mr Collier, and Ms. Kelley opposed. Motion carried. After further discussion regarding expenditures for maintenance and operation of Allen Station Park, Mr. Morris made the following motion. Page 4 Allen CDC Minutes April 21, 1997 MOTION: Motion made by Mr. Morris that the Allen CDC Board does not want to commit to funding any operation and maintenance costs for Allen Station Park. The motion died for lack of a second. VII. REVIEW FINANCING PLAN, AND CONSIDER AUTHORIZING SOUTHWEST SECURITIES TO PROCEED WITH THE SALE OF $5.35 MILLION OF REVENUE BONDS. Mr Stanger gave a brief presentation on the bond sale process. Since a specific $3.6 million was approved for Allen Station Park, members asked staff to word the bond sale project so the remaining $1.75 million could be used toward a natatorium, or other park project approved by the board. MOTION: Motion made by Mr. Terrell and seconded by Mr. Morris to authorize Southwest Securities to proceed with the sale of $5.35 million of revenue bonds. All were in favor and the motion carried. VIII. OTHER BUSINESS A. Items of Interest to the Board. None Calendar Next regular meeting is May 19, 1997 IX. ADJOURN With no further business to be discussed, Mr Collier moved to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Kelley seconded. All were in favor and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m. These rand ap roved etes read 19th day of May, 1997 ^ �� Jl L Deb ie Stout, Chauperson Robin Sedlacek, Secretary