06.19.2001 Town Council Minutes (Special)Special City Council Meeting
City Hall -109 S. Main Street
Tuesday, June 19, 20016:30 p.m.
Those Present: Jim Dunmire, Charles Niswanger, Darin Riggs and Jeff Walker. Janet Phillips
and Michael Perry were not present.
Call to order: Mayor Dunmire called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Adiourn into Executive Session in comoliance with Section 551.071. Government Code to
consult with the Citv Attornev on the following matters:
A. agreement to reduce a oortion of Prosper's E.T.J.;
B. drainage issue relzLtLnq tcLthe following roperty: 27.4356 Acres of
land, located on the north line of County Road 76, situated in the William Butler Survey,
abstract No. 112. Citv of Pros.oer, Collin Countv, Texas; and
C. oossible settlement with Strittmatter Irrigation and Sur)oly. Inc.
in which the duty of the Attorn,ev to the Citv under the Texas DisciDlinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the Staffff r of T leariy nfiq vwiITi h (.perw N1etinp Act.
Reconvene into Regular Session to take anv action necessary as a result of the Executive
Session: In regards to the drainage issue with Sexton Farms, Ltd., more research will be
needed before any action can be taken. Council requested that City Engineer Travis Roberts
obtain a hydraulic report than had previously been done on the said property.
Council recommended no action be taken at this time in regards to the Strittmatter issue.
Council requested that City Attorney Rebecca Brewer negotiate settlement offer with
Strittmatter for no more than $66,250.00 to be paid in one week.
Possible action on adopticn,.r Arerrwcn t.reduce ._T]„iy.,rvm �irad: Motion to reject the
offer to relinquish portion of E.T.J. by Charles Niswanger. Jeff Walker seconded motion.
Motion carried to reject offer to relinquish portion of Prosper's E.T.J.
After action had been taken, Clay Crawford and Mr. Huffines presented Council at
approximately 9:05pm. Mr. Crawford is an attorney and representative for the Denton
County Fresh Water District, and Mr. Huffines is the developer who wishes to develop the
property in question. Both men presented Council with several concerns regarding our
motion to reject their offer. Mr. Huffines wishes to develop this land per his specs and not in
accordance with our Sub -Division Ordinance. The gentlemen were also concerned with the
issue regarding water and sewer in this area. In order for Denton County Fresh Water
Supply to bring service to this land as part of their district, we must release this portion of
our E.T.J.
Mr. Crawford advised Council that if we so choose to go forth with our rejection of their offer,
he will recommend that Huffines petition the Council to allow the Denton County Fresh Water
District to service and tax the services on this land.
Mr. Crawford also asked Council for their recommendation on how this project should
proceed in the best interest of the City and Mr. Huffines. The Council advised Mr. Huffines to
proceed with the development as set forth in our Sub -Division Ordinance.
Consideration and pp.5ible action on app l of bid for repairs to East nand West First Street:
According to Mayor Dunmire, the bid for these repairs are clearly in excess of the 2000-2001
budget but would be considered "emergency repairs" under Texas State Law. Mayor
Dunmire requested that Council table this issue until the June 26the Meeting, so that a bid on
partial concrete can be made. No action taken.
Action on adoCtion of Rezoning Ordinance for Northridge Addition: Stuart Jackson was
present and discussed the PID Agreement with the Council.
Council requested Mr. Jackson make the following changes to the proposed PD before action
will be taken:
• Section 1.06, f. — Strike the word "chimney"
• Section 1.11— The last sentence should read, "....through the relief of park impact
fees..." The word "park" is to be added to this sentence.
• Section 1.13 —Trees should be specified as being hardwood with a minimum of 3" in
diameter.
• Section 2.02 — The last sentence stating "...The lesser of ..." should read "...The
agreed lesser of..."
• Section 2.03 — "City of Prosper" should be struck, so that this portion of the
agreement is strictly between Sterling and Yarborough.
Mayor Dunmire also recommends the possibility of waiving the park fee in regards to Section
1.11 and having Sterling pay the balance of the bike trail.
No action was taken in regards to the Rezoning Ordinance for Northridge Addition.
Discussion and r)ossible action on drainage eas�rnent on Yarborough Property: Tabled.
Consideration and oossible action on adoration of Budget for Prosser E.D,C.: Jim Herblin,
President of the Prosper E.D.C., was present with 2 employees of the Mesa Design Group.
Robin McAffrey of Mesa presented the proposed Master Plan to Council.
Council recommended that at a future date the E.D.C. present them with a proposed
suggestion on how to split the updated Land Use Plan costs between the 2000-2001 and
2001-2002 budgets.
Mayor Dunmire also requested that the E.D.C. look into remaining funds from this year's
budget to expand the Main Street Ballpark. Mr. Herblin will meet with Darin Riggs in the
near future to discuss possibilities surrounding this issue.
Mr. Beaty with Blackard Development presented Council with a brief presentation on
Whispering Farms. No action taken. Workshop tabled until June 26, 2001.
Adjourn
Ji Dunmire, Mayor
Amber Phillips, City Secretary