AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2015  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.]
 
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.]
 
  2. Approve Minutes of the July 28, 2015, Regular Meeting.
 
  3.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Representatives to Execute Bank Depository Documents and Grant Certain Powers.
 
  4.
Adopt a Resolution Amending Authorized City Representatives to Conduct Transactions and Inquiries with TexPool.
 
  5.
Adopt a Resolution Amending Authorized City Representatives to Conduct Transactions and Inquiries with TexSTAR.
 
  6.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Facilities Agreement with Allen 35 Partners, L.P., and Ansley Meadow Homeowners' Association, Inc., Related to Maintenance of Non-Standard Street Lights, Street Signs, and Landscaping Improvements.
 
  7.
Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Criterion Contractors, Inc., in the Amount of $523,250 for the City Hall Basement Remodel Project and Establish a Construction Project Budget of $563,250.
 
  8.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Dean Insurance Group in the Amount of $73,249 for a General Liability Policy, Liquor Liability Coverage, and an Umbrella Policy for the Allen Event Center.
 
  9. Receive the Financial Report for Period Ending June 30, 2015.
 
  10. Receive the Investment Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2015.
 
Regular Agenda.
 
  11.
TABLED ITEM - Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Development and Use Regulations Applicable to Tract 4 of Planned Development No. 53, from Community Facilities to Townhome Residential District, and Adopt a Concept Plan, Building Elevations, and Development Regulations for Allen Stake Center, Generally Located West of Alma Drive and North of Exchange Parkway. [Allen Stake Center]
 
  12.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance to Create Planned Development No. 121 for Single-Family, Multi Family, Office and Retail Uses for a 91.3± Acres Generally Located North and South of Montgomery Boulevard and West of US Highway 75, for Montgomery Ridge Phase 2.
 
  13.
Conduct a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget as Required by Article IV, Section 4.04 of the Allen City Charter.
 
  14. Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 City Tax Rate.
 
Other Business.
 
  15. Calendar.
  • August 21-23 - City Council Budget Workshop, Tanglewood Hotel
  • August 25 - City Council will conduct the Second Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget, 7 p.m., Allen City Hall
  • August 25 - City Council will conduct the Second Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Tax Rate, 7 p.m., Allen City Hall


 
  16.
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.)
 
  17.
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, August 7, 2015, at 5:00 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.
Minutes have not been generated.