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1989-01-17 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE 667 N. Carroll Avenue Regular City Council Meeting January 17, 1989 7:30 p.m. MINUTES Present: Mayor, Johnny H. Westerholm; Councilmembers: Betty Springer, Sally Hall, Pamela Muller, Ralph Evans and Jim Wooll. City Staff Present: City Manager, Curtis E. Hawk; Public Works Director, William LeGrand; Fire Chief, R.P. Steele; Supervisor of Finance, Renee McCarty; City Engineer, Eddie Cheatham; and, City Attorney, E. Allen Taylor. Invocation - Ralph Evans. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnny Westerholm at 7:30 p.m. Agenda Item ~2, Minutes The minutes of the January 3, 1989, City Council approved as presented. Motion: Evans Second: Muller Ayes: Evans, Muller, Hall, Springer, and Wooll Nays: None Approved: 5-0 meeting were Agenda Item #3, Mayor's Report Mayor Westerholm read the resignation of Park and Recreation Board member, James Arnold. Arnold has served on the board for the past several years and his resignation is to be effective immediately. Westerholm extended appreciation from the City Council and the community to Mr. Arnold for his dedication and years of hard work with the Parks. Councilmember Betty Springer encouraged anyone to pick up an application for Parks or any other City board or committee. Councilmember Pamela Muller stated that on February 7, the City Council will be appointing a new member to the Southlake Economic Development Council as well as a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Council Minutes January 17, 1989 Page 2 Agenda Item ~4, City Manager's Report In reference to the monthly financial report, Mr. Hawk stated the sales tax revenue is reflecting a decrease. The receipts for the quarter are down 18%. Hawk referenced the department reports, asking for questions from City Councilmembers. Westerholm questioned the West Dove water tower repainting. Public Works Director, William LeGrand, answered that there was a problem with deterioration at the rim of the tank and the contractor is repainting it. Councilmember Pamela Muller referenced signs in the right-of-way at SHll4 and FM1709. Also, water leaks on Florence Road. She noted changes in the police department report with increases in several areas. Chief Campbell stated the increases are caused by a change in the way reports are being compiled. A~enda Item ~5. Presentation by LAN A presentation was made by Henry Pearson with Lockwood Andrews and Newnam Inc. Mr. Pearson referenced the public hearing which was made at city hall on August 18, 1988, in regards to a modification to the Alternate 3 alignment of SHll4. Option A as it is referred to will take a maximum of right-of-way from the north side with the remainder of the right-of-way from the south side in the area of North White Chapel Blvd. Pearson stated that there will be another public hearing, however, prior to that, a environmental study will be completed within 60-90 days. He asked the City Council to consider Option A, Alternate 3 for the SHll4 alignment. A~enda Item #6. Res. 89-06. Approvin~ Alternate 3 Option A Resolution 89-06 was discussed by City Council and public comments were made by the audience. Harold Knight Southlake Realty. He showed the "plan" for Southlake Realty dated 1983. The property is 4 acres in size. Going for Option A will cut the number of square feet the city has to purchase. W.H. Crumbaker - Barber shop property. Alternate 3 for the reasons he stated August 18, 1988. He is in favor of Option A, in the public hearing held on City Council Minutes January 17, 1989 Page 3 Virginia Clow - Southlake Realty. Passed. Tom Allen McGuire Thomas Partners. He feels the city should put SHll4 on the same plan with the rest of the state. Jerroll Shivers - 1849 White Chapel Rd. He has property on both sides of SHll4 and feels Option A, Alternate 3 is the best for him. J.R. Jones - 1250 N. White Chapel Rd. His property is on the north side of SHll4. It would not make him any difference which option is chosen but he thinks Option A is the best choice for the city. L.O. Brightbill III 6116 Merrymount, Ft. Worth. He did not receive a notice. He feels the way Option A is proposed, it won't impact him to the point that he can't live with it. Tom Jester - PJ's Grocery Store. He did not receive a notice, and he is co-owner of PJ's store. He got a phone call yesterday informing him. At this point he does not know how he feels. Motion was made to approve Resolution Option A alignment for SHll4. Motion: wooll Second: Evans Ayes: Wooll, Evans, Muller, Springer, Nays: None Approved: 5-0 89-06, Approving Alternate 3, and Hall Councilmember Wooll stated he is delighted that the property owners are united. Mayor Westerholm stated this Resolution is modifying a resolution passed in 1988. Agenda Item ~7. Presentation-Parks & Recreation Board A presentation was made by co-chairpersons of the Park and Recreation Board, Larry Goldstein and Phillip Bressinck. Goldstein reviewed for the City Council how the Park Board got enthusiastic in park property again. There is only one park in Southlake. The boys and girls softball teams are really in need. There is also a need for soccer areas. He explained they looked into grant money however, the City does not have matching funds. The school administrators were favorable in joint use of property. City Council Minutes January 17, 1989 Page 4 Goldstein stated that the 6-7 acres south of the new elementary school was a possible site. The board has talked with civic groups and if a working plan is arrived at, the board would try and raise funds for the improvements. Phillip Bressinck explained that Cheatham and Associates, City Engineer, drew plans for them to take to the school administrators. If all goes well, the board plans to have the improvements in place by May 1, of this year. This area will be for practice fields only, including: jogging trails, bike trails, fitness stations, ball fields, play ground and picnic area and basketball goal. Goldstein stated that a meeting was held for property owners that would be directly effective by the park on January 16. Many concerns of the group included traffic on Scenic Drive. It was reported that the school administrators wanted the park to stand on its own. They want the parking area to be from Scenic Drive and for the school parking area not to be used. Mayor Westerholm stated spirit of cooperation. the parking area. it's a "joint park." He questioned putting This does not show a additional dollars in Councilmember Springer would like to proceed with joint efforts, however, has concerns with the parking area coming off Timber and Scenic. Councilmember Muller is concerned about going to organizations and trying to raise funds. Where would they get the rest of the funds? Do they plan to start before funds are given? What if people don't come through with funds? Eddie Cheatham stated that out of the six concepts, the use of Scenic Drive was his preference. Councilmember Wooll asked for information concerning the cost estimate for the City to maintain the park for the next several years. Public Comments Larry Samartin - 1211 Timber Court. He stated his kids have played on Dallas Road in Grapevine, and if there is dirt, the people will park on the roads. Bicentennial Park is not over used. The baseball fields could be used for soccer. This town is in dyer need for road repair and for sewer. He feels it is bad practice to spend money on property you do not own. People who buy land with a park next door is different then living there and having a park built next to them. City Council Minutes January 17, 1989 Page 5 Ray Johnson - 1208 Timber Court. He is happy that there will be no lights or bathrooms in the proposed park. It will keep down the use. Scenic Drive is narrow and there are no sidewalks, children play in the street. Also the pond in Continental Park is dangerous. Steve Bender - 1203 Timber Court. He lives on the end of the cul-de-sac and what is done on the land doesn't directly effect him. He is concerned about the parking lot and also traffic on Scenic. He has a parking lot out of the same material that is being proposed, and it will cause problems for the City when we try to maintain it. The lake is a problem, and trespassing is a problem. Funding for the park is a concern, if we are going to do it, do it right. Everything is undetermined as property still belongs to the school. Councilmember Muller stated the Park and Recreation Board meetings are open to the citizens, there will be more discussions on this. Pam Crenshaw 1201 Scenic Drive. She has 2 very concerned with it being on her street. pond with lots of children in the area. small children and is She is afraid of the Charles McRae - 1206 Timber Court. The initial concept of the park sounds good. He does not like the phases, if the city is going to do it, do it right. He questioned putting money in the land and loosing it all. He questioned putting park in that area. Joe Boyle - 1206 Scenic Drive. The field is level enough to use. He feels we should use it as a park in off school hours and see how it goes over a year. The parking lot is already there. Loretta Keaps - 1204 Scenic Drive. She has no problem with the park, only with the access. Ed Downing - 1354 Woodbrook Lane. He is a member of the school board, however, he is here as a citizen. He is in favor of the park and the use of present school property. He has 3 questions: (1) access, (2) liability, and (3) how would they tell the city they want the land back. The issues need to be resolved before proceeding. He suggested a joint work session. John Levitt - Commerce Business Park. He is encouraging City Council to work with the school and the park board. He suggested that our staff talk to Grapevine staff and see how it operates. He encourages the project. Mayor Westerholm stated there has been lots of questions raised, and the city needs to respond to each question. The system can work as it works in other areas. City Council Minutes January 17, 1989 Page 6 Councilmember Muller stated the Council asked the Park Board to look into the project. Citizens want parks. She hoped the audience does not feel that Mr. Bressinck is trying to enhance his residential project. This may not be the best location for the park. This should all go back to the Park Board so that the citizen concerns can be worked out. Councilmember Springer is also concerned about the traffic situation and is concerned about the private lake situation. We need to work on a joint utilization. She would like to see the staff and park board get there ducks in a row. Mayor Westerholm stated everyone should work together to iron out the problems. Agenda items ~8, 917, and #18 Motion was made that agenda items 8, 17, and 18 time certain the February 7th City Council Meeting. Motion: Springer Second: Wooll Ayes: Springer, Wooll, Hall, Muller, and Evans Nays: None Approved: 5-0 be tabled until Agenda Item #15. Ord. 334-49, Zoning Request, Chapel Downs Ordinance #334-49 (ZA88-40), 1st. reading, a zoning request for a 65 acre tract of land out of the W.W. Hall Survey, Abstract 687, to be known as "Chapel Downs" from Agricultural and SF-1 to SF20.0A, SF20.0B and SF30A, was discussed. Director of Public Works, Bill LeGrand reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the zoning request by a 3-2 vote and that the city staff concurs with the decision of the Planning and Zoning. John Moore, developer of the project, answered questions for the Council. Alternates A and B, (road alignments) were discussed. Councilmember Muller and Springer thanked Mr. Moore for the aerial photo of the area and for the impressive notebook on the project. Public Hearing Ted Kasper - 750 N. white Chapel Road. He has a private air strip and has had for 30 years including a permit from the FAA. He stated the runway is 200' from the first lot on the plat of Chapel Downs. He wants the people to be aware of his airstrip before they purchase lots and build homes. He averages 3 take offs and landings per week. City Council Minutes January 17, 1989 Page 7 Mr. Moore stated he will address the airstrip. Mayor Westerholm read the caption of the ordinance. Motion was made to approve Ordinance #334-49, zoning request. Motion: Muller Second: Evans Ayes: Muller, Evans, Hall, Springer, and Wooll Nays: None 1st reading, for the Motion was also made to accept the concept plan with "Alternate A." Motion: Wooll Second: Muller Ayes: Wooll, Muller, Hall, Evans, and Springer Nays: None Approved: 5-0 Jim Wooll left the meeting at this time as he was ill. A~enda Items 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, Codes Item ~9 Ordinance #468. 2nd Reading. Adopting the Uniform Mechanical Code 1988 Edition. Public Hearing. Item 910 Ordinance #469. 2nd Reading. Adopting the Uniform Building Code 1988 Edition. Public Hearing. Item #11 Ordinance #470. 2nd Reading. Adopting the Uniform Fire Code 1988 Edition. Public Hearing. Item ~12 Ordinance #471. 2nd Reading. Adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code 1988 Edition. Public Hearing. Item 913 Ordinance #474. 2nd Reading. Adopting the Uniform Administrative Code. Public Hearing. Item #14 Ordinance #475. Specification Hearing. 2nd Reading. Adopting the Standard for Public Works Construction. Public Mayor Westerholm read the captions of the Building listed above. There were no comments during the public hearings. Code ordinances Motion was made to approve 2nd. reading on Ordinances 468, 469, 470, 471, 474, and 475. Motion: Springer Second: Muller Ayes: Springer, Muller, Evans, and Hall Nays: None Approved: 4-0 City Council Minutes January 17, 1989 Page 8 Agenda Item #19. Consultant to Examine Sales Tax Customers City Manager, Curtis Hawk, explained the need to have a consultant to examine our sales tax customers. Hawk explained the fee for this consultant is 28% of the first $25,000 they recover and after the first $25,000 the fee is 14%. If they do not recover any funds, the fee is zero. Mark Faye, president of GRC, was present and answered questions for the City Council. Motion was made to authorize the City agreement with GRC for services. Motion: Springer Second: Hall Ayes: Springer, Hall, Evans, and Muller Nays: None Approved: 4-0 Manager to enter into an Agenda Item #16. Ord #476, Traffic Devices at TW King/Bob Jones. The City Manager explained that the city has received complaints of a dangerous intersection at T.W. King and West Bob Jones Roads. The city in turn installed 3 stop signs as an emergency measure. This emergency ordinance will be in effect for 60 days. The city will be passing an ordinance which will be permanent to include all traffic control devices within the city. Motion was made to approve Ordinance #476 as an emergency ordinance. Motion: Muller Second: Hall Ayes: Muller, Hall, Springer, and Evans Nays: None Approved: 4-0 Agenda Item ~20. Public Forum There were no comments during the public forum. Agenda Item #21. Executive Session. Litigations-Closed Session Executive session pursuant to the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Section 2E under the provision dealing with litigation (refer to posted list of litigations). The City Council convened in executive session at 10:25 p.m. City Council Minutes January 17, 1989 Page 9 Agenda Item #22. Executive Session. Open Session City Council reconvened in open session at 11:15 p.m. Mayor Westerholm announced that no action will be taken on any as a result of the closed session. item Agenda Item #23. Meeting Adjourned. Motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion: Evans Second: Hall Ayes: Evans, Hall, Muller, and Springe~r /~ , Nays: None Approved: 4-0 J¢ ~nn~ W~e~h61m, Mayo~ ATTEST: ~ ~,,,,,,,.,,,,,~ City Secretary %~ ~ ~ ./ 6 \ \ \ \ \ L F . Lla Z , 1\ c ' (1 ' „,z7.- r‘ t g Q k t ‘ \ \f'Ci Erl - • i . 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WHEREAS, the engineering study of the propose.; construction of State Highway 114 resulted in three alternate routes for the + highway alignment; and, WHEREAS, by Resolution 88 -67, approved on Aug st 2, 1988, the City Council of the City of Southlake recommend d to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation hat Alternative #3 be the preferred alignment for the proposed l construction of SH114; and WHEREAS, as a result of public comments received concerning the three alternatives, during and following a pu lic meeting held on August 18, 1988, a modification in the design of Alternative 3 was studied; and WHEREAS, the modified Alternative 3, Labe ed "Alternative 3- Option A" has been determined by the engin ers to be the recommended preferred alternative; and WHEREAS, the City Council has now determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Southlake to recommend to the State Highway Department that Alternate #3- Option A is the preferred alignment; now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. That all of the above premise are found to be true and correct and are incorporated into t e body of this Resolution as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That the City of Southlake hereby formally expresses its recommendation to the State Highwa Department that the preferred alignment is Alternate #3- Option A. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon its approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED this the /1 /• / intro 1 . J•'nn .' e•ter o m, Mayor ATTEST: _ th / .W" Sandra L. LeGrand City Secretary 1989 t : 4 7,7:7, OF Ca. Is ` �:r7�� ..sy.�.... i..�.G 1�7.C January 16, 1989 Mayor Johnny Westerholm City of Southlake Southlake, Texas 76092 RE: Southlake Parks and Recreation Dept. Southlake, Texas Dear Johnny: Effective January 16, 1989, I am resigning from the Board of the Southlake Parks and Recreation Department. I find that lack of time prohibits me from acting effectively in this position and feel it only fair to the board that you find s meone who will be able to give the time necessary. Johnny, I would like to take this opportunity to say that 't has been my pleasure working with you and the members of the board. Sincerely, f x . zi.77/4 1./.). r � James B. Arnold i` JBA /ra JAMES B. ARNOLD CONSTRUCTION, INC. 214 556 -0248 P.O. BOX 3045 / IRVING, TEXAS 75061 METRO 263 -4097 Dirt Excavation /Construction Control