2011.02.08 SPIN SC Minutes.docxCC
CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
TEXAS
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SPIN STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING: February8,2011
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas
Town Hall Training Rooms 3C & 3D
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
SPIN STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
SPIN 1:
SPIN 2: David Alexander
SPIN 3: Jan Francis
Randy Williamson -alternate
SPIN 4: Lou Hillman
SPIN 5: Wendi Carlucci
SPIN 6: Mike Terry
SPIN 7: Vic Awtry
SPIN 8: Pattie Minder
SPIN 9: Ray Tremain
SPIN 10 Ron Evans
Michael Forman -alternate
SPIN 11: Monique Schill
YOUTH:
SENIOR: David Baltimore
STAFF PRESENT:
Jim Blagg, Assistant City Manager
Tara Brooks, Deputy City Secretary
Alison Orlowski, Assistant to the City Manager
Alicia Richardson, City Secretary
Pilar Schank, Communication and Websites Manager
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT -
Mayor Pro Tem Laura Hill
Carolyn Morris
Deputy Mayor Pro Tom Brandon Bledsoe
Al Zito
Jeff Wang
Pamela Muller
OTHERS PRESENT -
*,REGULAR AGENDA
Agenda Item No. 1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Laura Hill at 6:16 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2. Presentation: New City E-mail Notification System (Pllar Schank)
Storm news generating the most page views. Pilar looking to increase page views and add
email blast.
Agenda Item No. 3. City Manager's Report
• Construction Project Updates. Jim Blagg provided attached handout
Agenda Item No. 4. City Council Reports
Jeff Wang recommended residents check DFW connector on lane closures next week.
Lou Hillman said power lines on Kimball rd project should have been underground. Jim Blagg
said it is not cost effective.
Agenda Item No. 5. SPIN Neighborhood Reports
Spin 2: David Alexander said wild pig damage is moving south to Dove. He is working with
Animal control.
Spin 3: Jan Francis said Bob Price having problems with Kirkwood connector and will meet
directly with him. Randy Williamson said new construction under way.
Spin 4: Lou Hillman said the changes around North Kimball near Gateway have created an
area that is not desirable to home sales. Existing lots are mostly in foreclosure. Ken Baker as
recommended we have a session similar to the Highland to 114 section plan.
Spin 5: Wendi Carlucci saw some sewer work at large private residence on Peytonville.
Pamela said residents can call non -emergency number to ask for a road to be sanded.
Spin 6: Mike Terry's daughter wants to be the youth rep. Closing of Albertsons is an impact,
and rumor is a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market. New First Financial Bank with a pitched roof
looking better than what was proposed.
Spin 7: Vic Awtry pleased with communications. Oil and gas still hot topic in his area.
Residents want it done right and not negative about delayed discussion. They want to know
how it will be done. He has received questions about Toys R Us/babies R Us. Laura Hill said
still under discussion. There was no SPIN meeting, and Vic does not think the developer was
well prepared.
Spin 8: Pattie Minder said Woodland heights people are concerned about road grade (incline
too steep). Also concerned about Toys R Us and Kroger dividing property without contacting
SPIN. Pattie spoke with them about this oversight. Football stadium lights still coming on at
night and shining into people's homes. Pattie recommended that City Council comment cards
be made electronic.
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February 8, 2011
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Spin 9: Ray Tremain thanked Council for Brumlow roundabout renovation. Has not heard any
comments about the proposed art. Jim Blagg said trees that will be removed with art
installation will be replanted elsewhere in the city.
Spin 10: Ron Evans saw ice storm problems with sidewalks as some were trying to use them
while they were still icy.
Spin 11: Monique Schill said median construction making travel very difficult. Watermere
residents like walking her neighborhood and must cross Southlake Boulevard to do this. A
pedestrian light is needed. Residents not in Carroll ISD would like to change this. XTO asking
Keller for variances that will be 800 feet from Southlake homes.
Senior: David Baltimore reminded group of bus dedication at Senior center. Tax preparation
program started this month.
Aaenda Item No. 7. Close Joint City Council/SPIN Standing „Committee Meeting
Laura Hill closed the joint portion of the meeting at 7:37PM
Agenda Item No. 7. Approval of the Minutes — January 11 2011 Regular SPIN Standing
Committee Meetina
A motion was made to approve the minutes with the following corrections: Lou Hillman asked
that page 2 under Agenda item 3 change "Demand has changed since...." to "Dynamics have
changed since..." Mike Terry asked page 2 Agenda item 4 change from "A motion was made
to approve the map as presented" to "A motion was made to approve the current SPIN map
as presented"
Motion: Pattie Minder made a motion to approve with the above changes
Second: David Baltimore
Ayes: 12
Nays: 0
Approved: 12 to 0
Agenda Item No. 8. Administrative Comments
•Upcoming SPIN Standing Committee Meetings. Alison provided handout.
'Handed out ballots due back February 25t"
Agenda Item No. 9. Future Agenda Items for Consideration
None presented
Agenda Item No. 10. Adjourn
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
An audio recording of this meeting will be permanently retained
in the City Manager's Office.
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February 8, 2011
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Ron Evans, Chairman
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David Alexander, Secretary
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