The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutCC 1997-11-10 Minutes Present: Others Present: MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - NOVEMBER 10,1997 - 5:30 P.M. Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Cheryl Cowen Lyman Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Larry Koonce Melani Fragge Marty Wieder Jim Browne Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Finance Director Human Resources Director Economic Development Director Park and Recreation Director Don Tipps Lorraine Miller Rick Work Ann Perchard Parks Board Chairman Parks Board Member Parks Board Member Parks Board Member I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the Pre-Council Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. REVIEW OF Staff reviewed the 1997 season. Council was JIM BROWNE NRH20 MASTER presented with an overview of the financial PLAN AND performance, attendance, marketing PROPOSED 1998 effectiveness, guest surveys and guest IMPROVEMENTS satisfaction for the 1997 season. Staff outlined two policy adjustment recommendations for the 1998 season: 1) season pass pricing restructuring, and 2) child pricing based on height instead of age. Mr. Dwayne Brinkley, Brinklev ~ '--nt Arr.hih:~d~ nrF!SF!ntF!rl the Pre-Council Minutes November 10, 1997 Page 2 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I REVIEW OF proposed NRH20 Master Plan. He explained NRH20 MASTER the plan was for future expansion and PLAN AND development of the park and would be PROPOSED 1998 implemented over several years as financing IMPROVEMENTS from NRH20 revenues became available. The (Continued) Council was shown a video of proposed additional attractions over the next several years. Staff presented a business plan for the proposed 1998 expansion of the Water Park. The City Manager discussed with the Council the monies currently in the Aquatic Park Reserve for major infrastructure improvements, and the monies that were forecast for reserve for the 1997/98 budget. He advised the goal was to have a reserve of approximately one million dollars. The Staff presented a concept plan of the proposed new attraction, The Master Blaster. Staff discussed the potential increase in park revenues and attendance, the estimated operating expenses, and the financing plan for the new attraction. Staff explained the adjustment of the daily admission price by $2.00 for non-residents and 50¢ for residents. Councilman Welch was concerned with future Councils not using the reserve monies for major infrastructure improvements. Mr. Cunningham advised that the Council could pass an ordinance or resolution to define and identify the purpose of the reserve fund and how it could be used. Councilman Welch advised he would like to see a mechanism put in place for the protection of the reserve fund. The Council discussed the proposed expansion, the impact on insurance and safety liability, the marketing of the park during off-season and if there was a contingency plan for the financing of the debt. Some concern was also expressed !:Ihnllt the 48" heiaht for \/nllth Pre-Council Minutes November 10, 1997 Page 3 ! ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I ELECTION OF The consensus of the Council was to cast the PA TRICIA/LARRY K. TARRANT City's votes for Mr. Mike Davis. APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - RESOLUTION NO. 97-53 DISCUSS OTHER None. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS CITY'S 45TH Item was discussed later in the meeting. BIRTHDAY CELEBRA TION JOINT MEETING Mayor Brown advised that a joint Council and MARTY TO DISCUSS Planning and Zoning Workshop has been PROPOSED suggested to discuss the proposal for MIXED-USE development of the 333 acres near Mid-Cities DEVELOPMENT owned by E-Systems/Raytheon Trust. The Council requested the City Manager to try to set up a joint meeting for Tuesday, November 18. OTHER Mr. Shiflet explained that when Council denied RANDY/BARRY INFORMA TIONAL Mr. Kevin Keck's, OK Sod, specific use permit ITEMS he was given six months to relocate his business. Mr. Shiflet advised that the six months expires on November 12. Mr. Keck has advised that he will not be able to relocate his business until December 31 and was requesting Council not take any action against him. The consensus of the Council was that Mr. Keck had been given ample time to relocate his business. Pre-Council Minutes November 10, 1997 Page 4 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I OTHER Councilwoman Lyman had a question NAN INFORMA TIONAL regarding the Cable Board Minutes. She ITEMS asked who would be requesting the monthly (Continued) progress report for Marcus. Mr. Cunningham advised that Mr. Saint would be taking care of it. CITY'S 45TH Mr. Wieder explained the celebration would be MARTY BIRTHDAY held at NRH20 in April. It would also be an CELEBRA TION opportunity to promote the park and sell seasonal passes. Councilwoman Lyman suggested the history video also be promoted during the celebration. The consensus was for Mr. Wieder to proceed and plan the festivities. Mayor Brown reported on the RailTran meeting NAN he attended on November 3. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown announced at 7:00 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session for consultation with the City Attorney on Martin vs. NRH as authorized by the Local Government Code Section 551.071 immediatelv followina a five-minute ATTEST: VailuMà jf~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - NOVEMBER 10,1997 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order November 10, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown Mack Garvin Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Byron Sibbet Cheryl Cowen Lyman Staff: Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Mayor Pro Tem Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer 2. INVOCA TION Councilman Metts gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. City Council Minutes November 10, 1997 Page 2 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (7,8,11,15,16,17,18,19,20, & 21) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. *7. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1997 APPROVED *8. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1997 APPROVED 9. PS 97-43 - REQUEST OF COLLIN EQUITIES, INC., FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOW AS LOT 3R, BLOCK 1, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8400 BLOCK OF EMERALD HILLS WAY APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 97- 43. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes November 10, 1997 Page 3 10. GN 97-126 - ELECTION OF TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - RESOLUTION NO. 97-53 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet, to approve Resolution No. 97-53 casting the vote for Mr. Mike Davis to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. Motion carried 7-0. *11. GN 97-127 - REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PERMIT FOR USE OF GREEN VALLEY RACE TRACK APPROVED 12. GN 97-128 - NRH20 1997 SEASON REVIEW AND 1998 POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve policy adjustment #1 for season pass pricing and to leave part #2 policy revision on height recommendation to the discretion of the City Manager. Motion carried 6-1; Councilmen Metts, Phifer, Welch and Garvin and Councilwomen Johnson and Lyman voting for, and Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet voting against. 13. GN 97-129 - NRH20 MASTER PLAN APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve GN 97-129. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes November 10, 1997 Page 4 14. GN 97-130 - NRH20 1998 NEW ATTRACTION APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve GN 97-130. Motion carried 7-0. *15. GN 97-131 - APPROVE "NO PARKING" ZONE ON WILLOWCREST DRIVE FROM BROADWAY AVENUE NORTH TO BELLHURST COURT - ORDINANCE NO. 2250 APPROVED *16. PU 97-100 - AWARD BID FOR LIBRARY PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTIONS APPROVED *17. PU 97-101 -APPROVE BID FOR 1997-98 PROPERTY INSURANCE APPROVED *18. PU 97-102 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF RADIOS FROM MOTOROLA IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,712 APPROVED *19. PU 97-103 - AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS TO TEXAS STATE DISTRIBUTORS APPROVED City Council Minutes November 10,1997 Page 5 *20. PU 97-104 - AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SUPPLY CONTRACT TO DICK SMITH AUTO PARTS APPROVED *21. PAY 97-19 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO UNIVERSITY MICROFILMS INTERNATIONAL (UMI) APPROVED 22. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. 23. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ~~ Tommy Brow ayor ATTEST: ~e«i ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary