08.28.2001 Town Council Minutes (Special)WN
Special City Council Meeting
City Hall — 109 S. Main Street
Tuesday, August 28, 2001, 7:00 p.m.
Those Present: Jim Dunmire, Charles Niswanger, Darin Riggs, Jeff Walker, Janet Phillips and
Michael Perry.
Call to order: Mayor Dunmire called the meeting to order.
Workshoo with North Texas Municipal Water District on water/sewer issues: Executive
Director Jim Parks and Engineer Randall Dobbs, both with the North Texas Municipal Water
District (NTMWD), presented Council regarding various water and sewer issues.
Mr. Parks explained that they have a large diameter line coming from Wylie to Custer Rd and
Hwy 121 (Plano #5 Delivery Point). The line is 72" to Virginia Pkwy and 48" after that. Plans
are currently underway for Plano #5 to meet McKinney #3 just south of 380 and east of
Custer Rd. This line will help service McKinney and Frisco with surface water and has been
engineered to meet their need for the next 10 years. The completed project is estimated to
be in service by summer of 2003.
This line would be the closest location for the City of Prosper to tie in. Mr. Parks feels that
Prosper's interest in this project is coming at a very good time. In order for Prosper to tie
onto this line, the City needs to send a written letter of request and an engineer study to the
NTMWD. The engineer study should include Prosper's water needs over time with
projections at 5, 10 and 20 years. After receipt and review of these documents, the NTMWD
will return to Council with a formal presentation. The City will need to have a means of
transportation available for the water upon completion of the project.
Mayor Dunmire advised that he will consult with Travis Roberts to prepare a letter of request
and engineer study for the water line coming to Custer Rd and Hwy 380.
Jim Parks addressed Council regarding sewer issues on the east side of the City. Although
the NTMWD is in the process of expanding their Lavon plant in our direction, it would be
difficult for us to get online. He would like to see the east side of our City come into their
regional system but does not know how it could be done.
Mr. Parks also addressed sewer issues for the west side of Town. The NTMWD is in the
process of filing for a permit for a regional plant near Panther Creek. The timeline for
permitting is difficult to estimate; therefore Mr. Parks was unable to give a very firm date of
when the system will be online. He feels it will be at least 2-1/2 to 3 years before completion
of the wastewater project. The City of Prosper tying onto this project would make very
logical sense from a location and gravity standpoint. Mr. Parks advised that the NTMWD
would need a letter of request and an engineer study indicating the City's capacity needs
over time on the west side of Town.
Mayor Dunmire advised that he will consult with Travis Roberts to prepare a letter of request
and engineer study for the wastewater plant planned for the Panther Creek area.
Mr. Parks advised Council of the NTWMWD's ability to handle solid waste needs as well.
They operate disposal facilities but do not pickup the waste. If the City ever decided to do
their own sanitation pick-ups, then we could quite possibly use their landfill.
No action taken on Workshop with North Texas Municipal Water District. Letters of request
will be drafted to inform them of the City's intent to be part of the upcoming NTMWD's Water
and Wastewater projects.
Action on aooroval of PD for Northridge Addition: Motioned by Janet Phillips and seconded
by Charles Niswanger to approve the Planned Development Agreement for the Northridge
Addition contingent upon noted changes and the following conditions:
Section 1.11— The word "reimbursed" will be changed to "credited".
Section 1.15 — Added wording to include, "any wooden privacy fence facing the
street that the house is addressed on must be board -on -board construction for
that portion of the fence facing the street. Furthermore, those corner lots
backing to the main road and siding to any entry street will utilize board -on
boards construction for that section of the wooden privacy fence facing the
entry street.
Stuart Jackson is to return to future Council Meeting and make presentation of
design for entryways at CR77 and CR78.
Motion carried to approve PD for Northridge contingent upon the above conditions.
Action on adootion of Rezoning! Ordinance for Northridoe Addition: Motioned by Darin Riggs
and seconded by Charles Niswanger to accept Rezoning Ordinance for the Northridge
Addition. Motion carried.
Action on entering into Develooment Agreement with Blackard: Jeff Walker advised Council
of the work that he has been doing with Blackard and recommended the Development
Agreement be accepted. Travis Roberts recommended we proceed as planned with the
sewer plant and monitor the situation as it goes along.
Motioned by Jeff Walker and seconded by Janet Phillips to accept the Developers Agreement
with Blackard. Darin Riggs opposed. Voted 4 to 1. Motion carried.
Action on acceptance of Rezonino Petition for Whisoerina Farms: Motioned by Jeff Walker
and seconded by Charles Niswanger to accept the Rezoning Petition for Whispering Farms.
Motion carried.
Action on aooroval of PD for Whisoerina Farms: Motioned by Jeff Walker and seconded by
Janet Phillips to accept the Planned Development for Whispering Farms contingent upon
marked changes, which includes the allowance of 100% Hardi-Plank on 100% of the lots.
Motioned by Charles Niswanger to include the following amendment with the original motion:
• Regarding Section 1.11 — The first floor of the village units shall accommodate a
minimum of 25% retail usage.
Secqnded by Darin Riggs to accept the amendment. Michael Perry opposed.
Voted 4 to 1. Motion carried to accept the amendment.
Motion carried to accept Planned Development Agreement for Whispering
Farms contingent upon the marked changes, including the allowance of
100% Hardi-Plank on 100% of the lots, and the above amendment regarding a minimum
of 25% retail usage on the first floor of the village units.
DiSCuSSiomand action k]set Public HearinVfor ZO01tax rate: Motioned bvDarin Riggs and
seconded byCharles Niswamgertoset the Public Hearing for the 2001 Tax Rate on
September 11,2OO1,at7:0Dpnn. Motion carried.
Budoetheadn0: Jim Herb||npresented Council with the 2OO1-3OO2proposed budget for the
Prosper EDC. Several Council members recommended allocating more money to
Parks/RecreaUnns,possibly $1SO,UOOinstead ofthe proposed $1O0,OOD. Darin Riggs will
"tighten up his numbers" regarding Parks/Recreation and report back to Jim Herblin so that
the EDC may budget amore realistic number.
Michael Perry recommended agreater portion Ofthe EDC budget gotoendeavors toattract
business to Prosper. Jeff Walker suggested allocating a portion of the EDC money to hive a
consulting firm in an attempt to bring in business. Walker also suggested having the firm
research grants for restoration of the historical district.
Jennifer Finley distributed ahandout listing Street Repairs. Charles NisvYangeradvised that
he will meet with Mickey Clark regarding these issues and prepare a 3 -year pu}pmaa| in which
1/3 of the streets are repaired each year.
Janet Phillips announced the proposed budget has adeficit situation. Jennifer Finley
explained that this year's budget would be ending |Asurplus, which should make upfor the
foreseen 2001-2002 deficit.
Budget hearing dosed at1U:55pnn.
JrJ 4Dunmire, Mayor
Amber Phillips, City S;4ecretary