AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 13, 2010  7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Allen City Hall
305 Century Parkway
Allen, Texas 75013

       
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.
 
Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Public Recognition.
 
  1. Citizens' Comments.  [The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on any topic not on the agenda or not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Prior to the meeting, please complete a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the City Secretary. The time limit is three minutes per speaker, not to exceed a total of fifteen minutes for all speakers.]
 
  2.
Presentation of Proclamations by the Office of the Mayor:
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Coach Jerry Best and the Allen High School Wrestling Team Proclaiming 2010 as "Allen Eagles Wrestling Team Year."
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Representatives of the Allen Police Department, Proclaiming April 11-17, 2010, as “Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.”
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Representatives of the Allen Police Department, Proclaiming April 11-17, 2010, as “Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.”
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Representatives of the Allen Police Department, Proclaiming April 18-24, 2010, as "Crime Victim's Rights Week."
 
  3.

Presentation of Planning and Zoning Commission's Annual Report by Robert Wendland, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman.

 
Consent Agenda.  [Routine Council business. Consent Agenda is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from a Councilmember or member of staff.]
 
  4. Approve Minutes of the March 23, 2010, Regular Meeting.
 
  5. Approve Minutes of the April 5, 2010, TRIAD Meeting.
 
  6.

Motion to Reappoint Dr. Joe Farmer to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board as a Representative for the City of Allen for a Two-Year Term Effective June 1, 2010, through May 31, 2012.

 
  7.

Adopt an Ordinance Abandoning Waterline Easements along Estates Parkway (FM 2170) in Lucas, from Rockridge Road to Country Club Road (FM 1378).
 
  8.

Adopt a Resolution Amending Chapter Nine "Leave Policy" of the City’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
 
  9.

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City’s Bond Counsel, the City’s Financial Advisor, and Appropriate Staff to Proceed with the Arrangements for the Sale of Allen Economic Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2010.

 
  10.

Adopt a Resolution Reappointing Members to Fill Expiring Terms on the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (Garden District).

 
  11.

Adopt a Resolution Reappointing Members to Fill Expiring Terms on the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (Central Business District).

 
  12.

Approval of the Recommendations from the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (Garden District) Board of Directors Relating to Payments from the TIF Fund.

 
  13.

Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Andrews Family Properties, LLC for the Purchase of 14 Acres of Real Property in the Amount of $2,744,280 plus Closing Costs, an Economic Development Agreement with Andrews Family Properties, LLC for Reimbursement of Up to $457,122 of Development Fees and an Assignment of the Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Cabela's Wholesale, Inc.; and Any Instruments Related to Those Transactions.
 
  14.

Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Economic Development Agreement Between the City of Allen and Cabela's Wholesale, Inc.
 
  15.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with LanTek Communications for Low Voltage Wiring and Audio Visual Components for the Allen Municipal Service Center in the amount of $178,746.84.
 
  16.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Analytical Technology Consultants, Inc. for the Shadow Lakes Greenbelt Restoration Project for an Amount Not to Exceed $69,767.25 and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $80,267.
 
  17.

Receive Financial Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2009.

 
Other Business.
 
  18.

Calendar.

  • April 24 - Great American Cleanup
  • April 26 - Early Voting begins for the May 8, 2010, Joint General Election
 
  19. Items of Interest. [Council announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards.]
 
Executive Session. (As needed)
 
  Legal, Section 551.071.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, the Workshop Meeting and/or the Regular Agenda may be Convened into Closed Executive Session for the Purpose of Seeking Confidential Legal Advice from the City Attorney on any Agenda Item Listed Herein.
  (Closed to Public as Provided in the Texas Government Code.)
 
  20.

Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session.
 
Adjournment.
 
This notice was posted at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, April 9, 2010, at 6:00 p.m.
 
  ____________________________  
  Shelley B. George, City Secretary  
 
Allen City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the entrance facing Century Parkway. Requests for sign interpreters or special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting time by calling the City Secretary at 214.509.4105.