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FRE-COUNCIL CONFE RE NCE
6:30 A.M. , APRIL 29th, 1963
1) Reconstruction of Gravel Base Streets - Wedgewood (M&C C-70)
2) Intersection Laprovements - West 7th, University Drive , and Cmp Borrie Blvd.
3) Changs Order No. 1, Ederville Road Mater Main (M&C C-69)
4) Use of Criminal Courts Building (M&C C-68)
5) Restricted Use of Curb Space (I.R. No. 322)
6) Other M&C's of 4-29-63
7) Other Items
OFFICIM RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
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PRE-COUNCIL CONFERENCE:
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APRIL 29, 1963
Members Present: Late: Absent :
T. Friedman 1. Willis None
2. Barr
3. Hamm
4. Shannon
5. Harding
6. Hoover
7. Jones
8. Stovall
I t e m Follow-up
1. Reconstruction of Gravel mase Streets - .TLB - memo to Thelin for addi,, `�
Wedgwood (M&C C-70) information
Council discussed this M&C providing for the
reconstruction of 13 gravel base streets in the
Wedgwood Addition. Representatives of Public
Works Department were present to expl iin past
problems in street construction due to inadequte
developer' s policies and street specifications,
and lack of sufficient inspectors.
r Councilman Hamm suggested that the City not
assume responsibility for supervision of future
street construction projects, but require the con-
tractor to be responsible for meeting specifica-
tions, and verify by use of independent lab tests.
Mr. Thelin stated it was preferable to discover
deviations before completion in order tlk:tt cor-
rective action could be taken.
General discussion followed on award of this
particular contract,with no consensus of Council
as to action to be taken at Council meeting, award
of contract was delayed one week, and additional
information on other bidders was requested.
2. Intersection Improvements - W. 1th, Univer-
sity Drive , and Camp Bowie
The Tr ..ffic Engineer was present to discuss
this project , and indicated that this section of
University Drive had been left out of paving pro-
ject pending final determination of intersection FOFFICIAL
improvements. TheTraffic Engineer stated that RECORD
his department , Public Works, and Planning had R�TARY
each developed proposed improvements at this
intersection, and that a combination of these 3
plans would probably be selected. FT. WORTH, ID
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I t e m Follow-up
It was indicated that the final plans for Gene - Agenda
this intersection would not materially affect
the pending University Drive paving project.
Consensus of Council was to place the University
Drive paving project on agenda for next week.
3. Change Order No. 1, Ederville Road Water NAN
Main (M&C C-69)
Councilman Hamm stated Lhat his questions
concerning this Change Order had been answered
by the M&C, and that he was ready to approve the
Change Order. This action was taken at Council
meetinx. _
4. Use of Criminal Courts Building (M&C C-68) KD - prepare additional inform,v: _o�>.
Several questions were raised concerning the
plan for using the Old Criminal Courts Building
for City offices, and consensus of Council was to
delay action on this item in order that additional
study could be given to the matter. Council de-
layed action at Council meeting for approximately
Z weeks.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
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