Min - City Council - 1992 - 12/12 - Special CalledALLEN CITY COUNCIL
i SPECIAL CALLED CITIZEN INTERACTION/INFORMATION PROGRAM MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 1992 - 2:00 P.M.
present:
Joe Farmer, Mayor
Councilmembers •
Kevin Lilly, Mayor Pro Tem
Mickey Christakos
David Bishop
Mike Nichols
Steve Terrell
Sharon Hamner
City Staff•
Jon McCarty, City Manager
r= Judy Morrison, City Secretary
�6{ Michael Stanger, Assistant to City Manager
Ron Gentry, Fire Chief
Richard Carroll, Police Chief
Charlotte Smith, Finance Director
Barbara Buehler, Library Director
Bill Petty, Director of Community Development
Dave Whitehead, Director of Public Works
Rhoda Savage, Director of Parks and Recreation
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Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present (Agenda Item I)
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Special Called Citizen
Interaction/Information Program Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to order by
Mayor Farmer at 2:14 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 1992, in the Meeting Room of the
Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas.
Welcome and Overview Comments
(Agenda Item II)
Mayor Farmer explained the subcommittee structure and the communication program
which includes the Municipal Messenger, cable view and CIIP.
Presentation Topics (Agenda Item III)
Economic Development
(Agenda Item III -A)
Councilmember Mike Nichols explained that $4.5 million is sales tax will be generated
over 15 years. This value is for $10-20 million in real property and $40-60 million in
personal property. TRW will employ 900 employees.
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David Pitstick, Economic Development Director, explained that Allen is a frontrunner
in business attraction and expansion in the Dallas Metroplex. He reviewed the 92 acre
industrial site which might be offered at or below market value. He also explained the
target industries and businesses, is., medical service and technology and bi-tech
telecommunications and electronics manufacturing.
(Agenda Item III -B)
Councilmember Sharon Hamner explained how the development is closely linked with
transportation issues. She explained the projects the City of Allen was able to have rated
through the ISTEA program. Councilmember Hamner complimented Staff for quick work
and past councilmembers for their forward thinking.
City Manager Jon McCarty explained the roads that he would be discussing are those
for which public funds will be expended.
• FM 2170
SH 5 East to Allen Heights - 1994 Letting date
Explained - ROW Acquisition and Utility relocation
• SH 5
Chaparral to FM 2170 - 1999 Letting date
SH 5
FM 2170 to Exchange - 1996 Letting date
• Exchange
SH 5 to US 75 - 1994 Letting date
• Intersection of Bethany to US 75 - August 1994
Intersection
of FM 2170 to SH 5 - October 1994
• US 75
Bethany to SH 121 doesn't require local funds - 1996 letting date
City Manager Jon
McCarty listed the projects not included:
• FM 2170
from US 75 to Custer
• FM 2170
East of Allen Heights
• SH 5
Exchange to Stacy
City Manager Jon McCarty also discussed the surrounding areas and how their
projects affect Allen.
Break into Subgroups and Discuss Topica Presented
(Agenda Item IV)
Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Lilly and Councilmembers Mickey Christakos, Steve Terrell and
David Bishop led the subgroups in discussion.
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Reconvene and Present Subgroup Input (Agenda Item V)
Each group reviewed the discussion in their particular group.
Funding for roadways not in ISTEA
Fire station location
Would like time lines moved up on certain road projects
Request for participation on behalf of City: Who to go to for hearings?
Questions and Responses (Agenda Item VI)
Those present were asked to communicate with others within the community Council's
desire for citizen participation.
Discussion was held regarding the process concerning the primary building at
Bethany Lakes. The citizens were encouraged to visit Bethany Lakes and enjoy the
fishing.
Adjourn (Agenda Item VII)
Mayor Farmer and the Council adjourned the meeting at 3:53 p.m.
These minutes approved on the 17th day of December , 1992.
ATTEST:
Ju�y Mortison, CITY SECRETARY
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Joe Farmer, MAYOR
ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CALLED CITIZEN
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INTERACTION/INFORMATION
DECEMBER 12, 1992
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Reconvene and Present Subgroup Input (Agenda Item V)
Each group reviewed the discussion in their particular group.
Funding for roadways not in ISTEA
Fire station location
Would like time lines moved up on certain road projects
Request for participation on behalf of City: Who to go to for hearings?
Questions and Responses (Agenda Item VI)
Those present were asked to communicate with others within the community Council's
desire for citizen participation.
Discussion was held regarding the process concerning the primary building at
Bethany Lakes. The citizens were encouraged to visit Bethany Lakes and enjoy the
fishing.
Adjourn (Agenda Item VII)
Mayor Farmer and the Council adjourned the meeting at 3:53 p.m.
These minutes approved on the 17th day of December , 1992.
ATTEST:
Ju�y Mortison, CITY SECRETARY
L\;� Jc70PI:i�7i
Joe Farmer, MAYOR