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MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1997
97-3780
SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
MAYOR RON KIRK, PRESIDING
PRESENT: [13] Kirk, Salazar, Loza, Stimson, Duncan, Hicks, Mallory Caraway, Mayes, Lipscomb, Walne, Greyson, Blumer, Forsythe Lill
ABSENT: [2] Poss, Finkelman
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
The assistant city secretary announced that a quorum of the city council was present.
The invocation was given by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Steve Salazar..
The meeting agenda, which was posted in accordance with Chapter 551, "OPEN MEETINGS," of the Texas Government Code, was presented.
After all business properly brought before the city council had been considered the city council adjourned at 11:56 a.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Assistant City Secretary
The meeting agenda is attached to the minutes of this meeting as EXHIBIT A.
The actions taken on each matter considered by the city council are attached to the minutes of this meeting as EXHIBIT B.
Ordinances, resolutions, reports and other records pertaining to matters considered by the city council, are filed with the city secretary as official public records and comprise EXHIBIT C to the minutes of this meeting.
MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1997
EXHIBIT A
MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1997
EXHIBIT B
MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1997
EXHIBIT C
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
November 14, 1997
97-3781
Briefings
A. New Arena Master Agreement and Related Documents, between the City and ArenaCo/Arena Group, related entities of the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars and other matters related to the New Arena Project (including, but not limited to, the New Arena site, election and financing matters)
The briefing of this item was postponed.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
November 14, 1997
97-3782
Briefings
B. Proposed Convention Center Renovation and Expansion
The city manager briefed the city council on the item.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
November 14, 1997
97-3784
Actions Related to the January 17, 1998, Special Election
* An ordinance ordering a special election to be held in the City of Dallas on January 17, 1998, on the question of approving and implementing a resolution designating the Dallas Sports Arena Project as a sports and community venue project and designating the methods of financing therefor and the maximum rate of each method of financing pursuant to Chapter 334, Local Government code; prescribing the form of the ballot; designating polling places; providing for the use of an electronic voting system; providing for early voting; permitting only resident qualified voters to vote; providing for an early voting ballot board to process early voting; providing for notice of the election; and providing an effective date.
The following individuals addressed the city council regarding the January 17, 1998 Special Election
-- Randy Lynch, 4035 Mehalia Dr.
-- Jewel Floyd, 3815 Myrtle St.
-- Roy Williams, 5881 Prestonview Blvd., representing Forty Acres and a Mule
-- Elsie Risby, 2900 Dilido Rd.
Councilmember Duncan moved to pass the ordinance and approve the resolution.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Loza.
After discussion, Mayor Kirk called the vote on the motion:
Voting Yes: [10] Kirk, Salazar, Loza, Duncan, Hicks, Mallory Caraway, Mayes,
Walne, Greyson, Forsythe Lill
Voting No: [3] Stimson, Lipscomb, Blumer
Absent: [2] Poss, Finkelman
Mayor Kirk declared the motion adopted.
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23349.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
November 14, 1997
97-3783
Actions Related to the January 17, 1998, Special Election
* An ordinance amending Ordinance 20231, as amended, adopting new and revised election precincts - Financing: This action has no cost consideration
Councilmember Duncan moved to pass the ordinance.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Loza.
After discussion, Mayor Kirk called the vote on the motion:
Voting Yes: [10] Kirk, Salazar, Loza, Duncan, Hicks, Mallory Caraway, Mayes,
Walne, Greyson, Forsythe Lill
Voting No: [3] Stimson, Lipscomb, Blumer
Absent: [2] Poss, Finkelman
Mayor Kirk declared the motion adopted.
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23348.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
November 14, 1997
97-3785
Actions Related to the January 17, 1998, Special Election
* Authorize a joint election agreement and election services contract between the City of Dallas, various other jurisdictions within Dallas County, and Dallas County for up to $510,000 and authorize an expenditure of up to $13,950 for advertising and miscellaneous expenditures associated with a special election to be held on Saturday, January 17, 1998 under Section 334.024 of Local Government Code - $523,950 - Financing: Event Services Current Funds (to be reimbursed from project funds)
Councilmember Duncan moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Loza.
After discussion, Mayor Kirk called the vote on the motion:
Voting Yes: [10] Kirk, Salazar, Loza, Duncan, Hicks, Mallory Caraway, Mayes,
Walne, Greyson, Forsythe Lill
Voting No: [3] Stimson, Lipscomb, Blumer
Absent: [2] Poss, Finkelman
Mayor Kirk declared the motion adopted.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
November 14, 1997
97-3786
Actions Related to the January 17, 1998, Special Election
* A resolution approving the appointment of citizens to serve as election judges for the January 17, 1998 special election - Financing: This action has not cost consideration
Councilmember Duncan moved to approve the resolution.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Loza.
After discussion, Mayor Kirk called the vote on the motion:
Voting Yes: [10] Kirk, Salazar, Loza, Duncan, Hicks, Mallory Caraway, Mayes,
Walne, Greyson, Forsythe Lill
Voting No: [3] Stimson, Lipscomb, Blumer
Absent: [2] Poss, Finkelman
Mayor Kirk declared the motion adopted.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
November 14, 1997
97-3787
Actions Related to the January 17, 1998, Special Election
* A resolution authorizing the mayor to appoint an ad hoc city council canvassing committee to review the returns of the January 17, 1998 special election and submit a canvass report to the full city council on Wednesday, January 21, 1998 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmember Duncan moved to approve the resolution.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Loza.
After discussion, Mayor Kirk called the vote on the motion:
Voting Yes: [10] Kirk, Salazar, Loza, Duncan, Hicks, Mallory Caraway, Mayes,
Walne, Greyson, Forsythe Lill
Voting No: [3] Stimson, Lipscomb, Blumer
Absent: [2] Poss, Finkelman
Mayor Kirk declared the motion adopted.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
November 14, 1997
97-3788
Authorize approval of the New Arena Master Agreement and Related Documents, between the City and ArenaCo/Arena Group, related entities of Dallas Basketball Limited (the "Mavericks") and Dallas Stars, L.P. (the "Stars")
or, in the alternative,
Authorize an extension to December 10, 1997, of the Letter of Intent, dated October 2, 1997, between the City of Dallas, Dallas Stars, L.P. (the "Stars") and Dallas Basketball Limited (the "Mavericks"), regarding the proposed development, construction, operation, and financing of a new sports arena project in downtown Dallas, and related mixed-use development
The city council considered this item on the November 12, 1997 agenda.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
November 14, 1997
97-3789
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Attorney Briefings (Sec. 551.071 T.O.M.A.)
-- Downtown Sports Development Project-Alternative Site Acquisition Negotiations
and Negotiations between the City and Dallas Basketball, Limited and the Dallas Stars, L.P.
-- Legal Issues Regarding the New Arena Master Agreement and Related Documents
-- Legal Issues Regarding Site Acquisition for the New Arena and/or Dallas Convention Center Expansion
Deliberations Regarding Real Property (Sec. 551.072 T.O.M.A.)
-- Downtown Sports Development Project-Alternative Site Acquisition Negotiations,
and Negotiations between the City and Dallas Basketball, Limited and the Dallas Stars, L.P.
-- Site Acquisition for the New Arena and/or Dallas Convention Center Expansion
The posted executive session was not held.
MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1997
97-3780
SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
MAYOR RON KIRK, PRESIDING
PRESENT: [13] Kirk, Salazar, Loza, Stimson, Duncan, Hicks, Mallory Caraway, Mayes, Lipscomb, Walne, Greyson, Blumer, Forsythe Lill
ABSENT: [2] Poss, Finkelman
CORRECTIONS
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
November 14, 1997
97-3781
Briefings
A. New Arena Master Agreement and Related Documents, between the City and ArenaCo/Arena Group, related entities of the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars and other matters related to the New Arena Project (including, but not limited to, the New Arena site, election and financing matters)
The briefing of this item was postponed. The city manager briefed the city council on the item.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
November 14, 1997
97-3782
Briefings
B. Proposed Convention Center Renovation and Expansion
The city manager briefed the city council on the item. The briefing of this item postponed.
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