Item 5FCity of Southlake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
November 29, 2005
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Steve Polasek, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 05 -074, Appoint members to the Log Cabin Committee
Action Requested: City Council appointment of members to serve on the Log Cabin Committee
for the purpose of developing a recommendation for the placement of a historic
log cabin and potential inclusion of other suitable historical features.
Background
Information: On November 15, 2005, City Council authorized the creation of a committee to
develop a recommendation for the placement of a historic log cabin and
potential inclusion of other suitable historical features. Per Council direction
the committee will be comprised of 13 voting members and two non - voting
staff members. The thirteen voting members are to consist of two City Council
members, seven at -large appointees designated one each by individual City
Council members, two members appointed by the Southlake Historical
Society, and two members from the Parks and Recreation Board to be
appointed by the Board at their December 12, 2005, meeting.
The general scope of work assigned to the Committee includes:
- recommend a location for the placement of the historic log cabin as
well as potential inclusion of other suitable historic features
- develop a master plan for the placement and programming of the
log cabin and other potential historical features
- develop a conceptual plan for the layout of the log cabin and site
amenities
- provide detailed cost estimates for log cabin restoration and site
amenities
- provide a color rendering of the restored log cabin
- investigate potential joint opportunities for planning, construction,
and operations
- present a final report to City Council with recommendations to
include the information listed above within 60 to 90 days
The first meeting of the Committee is tentatively planned for Thursday,
December 15, 2005 in Town Hall at 4:00 p.m.
Financial
Considerations: Not applicable at this time
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
November 29, 2005
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Financial Impact: Not applicable at this time
Citizen Input/
Board Review: City Council at their November 15, 2005 meeting authorized the formation of a
committee to provide a recommendation for an appropriate location for
placement of a historic log cabin and potential inclusion of other suitable
historic features.
Legal Review: Standard form of resolution previously used for appointment(s) to a committee.
Alternatives: City Council discussion and direction.
Supporting
Documents: Resolution No. 05 -074
Staff
Recommendation: City Council appointment of two Council members to serve on the Log Cabin
Committee and up to seven additional at -large appointees to be designated one
each by the individual City Council members.
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
November 29, 2005
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RESOLUTION NO. 05 -074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LOG CABIN
COMMITTEE: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake recognizes the need to preserve its past, and educate its citizenry
on the history of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the Southlake Historical Society possess an historic log cabin and requests the City's
assistance in placing the log cabin in a suitable and secure location which allows community access, while
maintaining the historical integrity of the structure; and,
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2005, City Council authorized the creation of a Log Cabin
Committee comprised of 13 voting members and 2 non - voting staff members for a maximum of 13 voting
members, including at least two City Council members, to recommend the best location for the log cabin, as
well as potential inclusion of other suitable historic features; and,
WHEREAS, the general scope of work to be preformed by the Committee includes recommending a
location for the placement of the historic log cabin as well as potential inclusion of other suitable historic
features; developing a master plan for the placement and programming of the log cabin and other potential
historical features; developing a conceptual plan for the layout of the log cabin and site amenities; providing
detailed cost estimates for log cabin restoration and site amenities; providing a color rendering of the
restored log cabin; investigating potential joint opportunities for planning, construction, and operations;
presenting a final report to City Council with recommendations to include the information listed above
within 60 to 90 days; and,
WHEREAS, the Southlake Historical Society will appointment two members to serve on the
Committee; and,
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
November 29, 2005
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WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board will appointment two Board members to serve on the
Committee on December 12, 2005; now,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. All of the above premises are found to be true and correct and are hereby incorporated into
the body of the resolution as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2. The City Council desires to appoint the following members to serve on the Log Cabin
Committee.
Lou Ann Heath
City Council Member
City Council Member
City Council Appointee of Mayor Wambsganss
City Council Appointee of Mayor Pro Tern Shankland
City Council Appointee of Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Morris
City Council Appointee of Council Member Hill
City Council Appointee of Council Member Terrell
City Council Appointee of Council Member Jones
City Council Appointee of Council Member Muzyka
Southlake Historical Society Appointee
Connie Cooley Southlake Historical Society Appointee
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
November 29, 2005
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Steve Polasek
Parks Board Appointee
Parks Board Appointee
Staff Member (Non- Voting)
Ken Baker Staff Member (Non- Voting)
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 6th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2005.
Andy Wambsganss
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori A. Farwell
City Secretary