1997-12-11CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SPIN Standing Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 11, 1997
White's Chapel Room - Bicentennial Park
SPIN Representatives present: David Baltimore, Chair (#12); Al Morin, Vice Chair
(#10); Joe Mast, Secretary (0); Cara White (#1), Martin Schelling (#2), Jan Francis
(0), Tom Ward (0), Pattie Minder (#8), Laura Miklosko (#9), Doug McKelvey (#14)
Staff present: Shana Yelverton, Assistant City Manager; Nona Whitehead, Community
Services;
Appointees Present: Angela George, (#1); Pam McCain, (#9W); Michael Boutte,
(#9E); Bob Walker, (#16)
Representatives absent: Wayne Haney (#15), Darrell Faglie (#7), Roger Hutton (#11),
Barry Friedman (#13) Katie Holzgraefe, Youth
Guests Present: Councilmember, Pam Muller; Doug Fierce, Liaison to the Park Board
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by David Baltimore
Agenda Item No. 2. Administrative Comments
David Baltimore noted that at the Tuesday, December 16, City Council Meeting, the
appointments to the SPIN Standing Committee are expected to be confirmed. The
January Micro Paver training class has been rescheduled for January 17 at 10:00 a.m.
in the Council Chamber. Chairman Baltimore also announced the date for the Land
Use Plan meeting and that all SPIN vacancies have been filled.
David Baltimore presented the schedule for 1998 Standing Committee meetings and the
schedule for SPIN City Council Reports. The possibility of holding the Standing
Committee meetings on Wednesday was discussed and the decision to adopt the second
Thursday for the monthly meeting was made.
Agenda Item No. 3 Approval of the 10/30/97 Standing Committee Minutes.
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Al Morin, and seconded by Pattie
Minder. The minutes were approved unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 4. Committee Reports
Al Morin gave a brief report on the Summit follow-up meeting and presented Pattie
Minder, Jan Francis and Tom Ward with their appreciation gifts for helping with the
Summit.
Cara White reported that the Brochure Committee had not yet met. Angela George
volunteered to help on the Brochure Committee.
Tom Ward gave a report from the Retreat Committee. The theme of the Retreat will be
How the City Works. His committee is headed by Roger Hutton The Retreat will
involve both staff and council. Nona will try to get the staff commitments secured for
the February 28 date.
Martin Schelling gave a report on the public works survey form for budget input
purposes. The survey form needs some fine tuning. Martin will have it redone with a
SPIN map on the reverse. Copies of the form will be given to SPIN Reps and Liaisons
for distribution. Nona will ask Kevin Hugman if the form can be put on the City's
home page.
David Baltimore recognized Joe Mast and Laura Miklosko and presented them with
certificates of appreciation for their years of service to SPIN and the City of Southlake.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Cara White, Acting SPIN Secretary
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
Joint City Council/SPIN Standing Committee
Thursday, December 11, 1997
Community Center
Representatives Present: David Baltimore, Chair (#12); Al Morin, Vice Chair (#10);
Joe Mast, Secretary (0); Cara White (#1), Martin Schelling (#2), Jan Francis (0),
Tom Ward (#6), Pattie Minder (#8), Laura Miklosko (#9), Doug McKelvey (#14)
Representatives Absent: Darrell Faglie (#7), Roger Hutton (#11),
Barry Friedman (#13), Wayne Haney (#15)
Appointees Present: Angela George (#1), Pam McCain (#9W), Michael Boutte (#9E),
Bob Walker (#16)
City Council Members Present: Mayor Rick Stacy, David Harris, Gary Fawks,
Pamela Muller
Staff Present: Shana Yelverton, Assistant City Manager; Bob Whitehead, Public
4w Works Director; Nona Whitehead, Community Services Coordinator
The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Baltimore at 7:40 p.m. David
Baltimore thanked everyone for attending
Agenda Item #2, City Manager's Report:
The City Manager's Report was given by Shana Yelverton. Shana reported that the
Crime Control Board would be meeting to get organized next week. She noted that
Martin Schelling and Pam McCain will be serving on the Board.
Shana asked David Harris to give a report on the progress on the library issue. David
Harris reported that the City Managers from Southlake, Colleyville and Grapevine have
asked their respective City Councils to move to the next level of activity by signing a
letter of intent to participate in a regional library effort. The proposed site would likely
be off of Highway 26 on Pool Road. The operating staff for a regional library would
be from the City of Grapevine, and the advisory board would be from all three cities.
Councilman Harris mentioned that discussions have included the possibility of building
branch libraries in the future. The issues involved in control of such a facility still have
some things to be worked out. Shana Yelverton said the letter of intent is not yet
included on the upcoming City Council agenda.
Shana Yelverton asked Mayor Stacy to speak to the issue of TIF. Mayor Stacy, who
was late due to a School Board meeting regarding the Reinvestment Zone proposal, said
the that school board's financial advisor has changed his mind concerning the
Caw advisability of participating in the proposed reinvestment zone. Mayor Stacy said that
the City still believes that a TIF is in the best interest of the City, and that the financial
numbers still support the TIF. The school position is very unclear as of this meeting.
It is expected that CISD will vote on participation at their Monday meeting. David
Baltimore asked Mayor Stacy what will happen without the school participating. The
Mayor said that we will move forward without them, and without the stadium. The
Town Square appears to be the best spot identified for a stadium. Town Square will go
forward and it appears that the revenue that would have stayed in the community, will
go to Austin for schools under the rich district rules.
The Mayor shared how important SPIN is to the community. He also shared that he
was at Rockenbaugh Elementary School as the first Grandfriends program member, and
that a third grader's response to a question about what the Mayor does, was that the
Mayor trys to make everybody happy. Mayor Stacy also shared how diverse a
population he saw at the school, and how important the town square will be to helping
us become a community.
He said that the most frustrating thing about being Mayor is how upset people get about
things that haven't happened yet, and that in that regard, SPIN should remind people
that the Library issue is still a long way from having any decisions made.
Agenda Item No. 3. Neighborhood Reports:
SPIN #1. Cara White said that the grading and berm is finished by Bob Jones Park.
The pond is nearly full and work is beginning on the ground water storage tank on
T.W. King. There will also be an elevated water tank on T.W. King. Cara reported
that the sewer connection to Kirkwood is finished and the road has been resurfaced.
The land use plan updates affected some areas in SPIN #l. Shana Yelverton said the
landscape plan will come before SPDC in January. Cara White asked about the
location for communications tower. David Harris responded that all sites are being
considered, but the best possibility is on the north side of the lake. David Harris
mentioned that our jurisdiction only covers land in Southlake. There is nothing definate
at the present about what is expected to happen. There was broad discussion about the
sites for a tower, and the potential benefits of an organized effort to secure a Southlake
site.
SPIN #2 Martin Schellling that his neighborhood was very quiet. He said that Jim
Goggin will be here during Dec 26 to say hello. Martin Schelling said that his
development on Mirror is coming along.
SPIN #3 Joe Mast said that there was not any news from Neighborhood #3 and that
he is happy that Milan and Mary Georgia will be the new representatives for SPIN #3.
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SPIN #5 Jan Francis said that she had a meeting in November relating to participation
in the neighborhood sewer program. Some residents were concerned about the land use
plan, and there remains concern about what will be placed in Timarron Commercial
Tract II.
SPIN #6 Tom Ward shared that his area has a lot of new people moving in, and many
homes are being renovated. His area is heavily treed and that they are about to have
their streets and sewers constructed. He expects 60 - 70 % participation. Tom
mentioned that he still has concern over the mixture of commercial and residential
traffic to the area. Mr. Ward mentioned that there is still concern about litter and that
residents would like to have Shady turned into a cul de sac to reduce the traffic.
SPIN #7 No Report
SPIN #8: Pattie Minder reported that Telesupport is now on the drawing board. She
said that she has met with Patrick Monahans. The residents would like a traffic survey
done for the turn lane depth. There are also questions about the lighting in the
Telesupport development. The Zimrod property across from Kroger was discussed with
the neighborhood. Mrs. Minder said that Dennis Scifries met with the neighborhood
and his plans were not satisfactory to the residents in attendance. The traffic on 1709
continues to be a problem.
(, SPIN #9 Laura Miklosko said that there may be some movement with the Metroport
Pool people. Laura said that the residents appreciate the flashing lights on Byron
Nelson. The school district did not put them in. Laura said that the neighborhood is
anxious for the striping to go down Byron Nelson, and that there seems to be confusion
about the striping timetable. There is discussion going on about a YMCA on the corner
of 1709 and Byron Nelson.
SPIN #10 Al Morin said that Diamond Circle area of SPIN is a positive mess, because
sewers are coming in and the project is on schedule. There is a lot of construction
going on currently in SPIN # 10.
Councilman Gary Fawks had to leave early. He thanked SPIN and said that Southlake
is a better place to live because of the efforts of SPIN. He invited representatives to
call him if they have any neighborhood concerns.
SPIN #11 No Report
SPIN #12 David Baltimore said that there is anticipation of sewers coming to Cross
Timber Hills. David reported that the Public Works Department helped them send
surveys to the neighborhoods regarding sewers. His neighborhood would like to have
any information related to hookups or financing.
kaw SPIN #13 No Report
SPIN #14 Doug McKelvey said that Wilmington Court is turning dirt but that the
houses still haven't been torn down. There is some question about the timetable for
Continental construction. Bob Whitehead said he expects construction to begin in
March or April.
SPIN #15. No Report
SPIN #16 Bob Walker said the he feels his neighborhood would agree with him in
their desire for Southlake to not become another Plano.
Doug Fierce reported that the meeting on Koality Park was postponed and that over the
next few months all the neighborhood parks are coming up for master planning. Mr.
Fierce urged people to watch for and attend those master planning meetings. The land
for these parks has been mostly donated.
Agenda Item No. 4. Open Forum:
Councilmember Pam Muller noted that there is interest in the site that had been
formerly intended for Southlake Commons. She also noted that Karen Cienki was with
her husband who had a heart attack and is hospitalized in Michigan.
Michael Boutte thanked Laura for her good service to SPIN Neighborhood #9.
Pam Muller also thanked Laura Miklasko and Joe Mast for their commitment and
service through SPIN. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
9:00 P.M.
Cara White, Acting SPIN Secretary
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