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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965/02/01-Agenda-Pre-Council OON A(', NDA Pre-Council Conference 8 :30 A. M. February 1, 1965 1. Study 1:ession - Preliminary Comprehensive Plan 2. Proposed Ilur:,t .;ewer .Agreement (M&C C-450) 3. :',ile of . urplus Property (M&C L-553) 4. Renegotiation of Ice Skating Agreement (n&C C-451) 5. Bite Schedule - Round-Up Inn (M&C C-755) 6. 51te Acquisition and ,Architects Contract - Fire Station No. 17 (rt&C's L-560 and C-449) 7. Extension of Data Processin6 :Agreement (M&C P7-127) 8. Highway Dividers and Boulewird Intersection Markinbs (I. R. ; 6bl) 9. Water System Improvements ( I. R. -677) 10. other M&C's of Ichruary 1, 1965 11. Other Items ANK PRE-COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES FEBRUARY 1, 19( ; Present Late 1. Friedman 8. Shannon (Item 1) 2. Hoover 9 . Jo 11 s (Item 4) 3, Khmble 4. Stovall 5. Harding 6. Barr 7. Hamm I t e m Follow-Up 1 . Study Session - Prelimin,ry Comprehensive NA.N Plan It was announced that the Council would meet following the regular Council meeting for a study session on the Preliminary Comprehensive Plan. 2. Proposed Hurst Sewer Agreement (M&C C-450) EHD - get information, as stated in Council minutes . Councilman Kemble inquired about tth,_ capacity of the new treatment plant, when it would need to be enlarged, and the size to which the pla=.�t could be enlarged. Water Director (lardy replied that the present design of the plant is 30 million gallons per day and can be expanded to a maximum of 120 million gallons per day in the future as the need may arise. Councilman Shannon and llamm inquired whethc!r the proposed contract would produce incor-e for the City of Fort Worth and the period of time over which the Hurst investment in plant capacity would be paid out, to which it was replied that Fort Worth computed the formula to cover contingencies and a small margin of income over expense over a 35-year pay-out. In response to other questions from the Council, Mr,. Hardy explained that although the con- tract includes three-year cancellation clause, the initial deposit by Hurst is large and collector lines would become immediately the property of the City of Fort Worth. It was also reported that: the collector main project would be eligible for assist- ance through the State up to a maximum project participation of thirty per cent. It was the consensus of the Council that the agreement be approved, which action was taken at the regular meeting. 3. Sale of Surplus Property (M&C L-553) NA4 There were no questions about the additional information and map provided, and it was the con- sensus of the Council that the communication be approved, which action was taken during the regular meeting. _ 4. Renegotiation of the Agreement with Texas CKD - ED11 - prepare report. Ice Events , Inc . (M&C C-451) Councilman Hamm suggested that the staff inquire about the cost of installing a separate meter on the offices of the Texas Ice Events to determine if con- tinued City payment of the electric bill, or proration of the bill under the terms of the contract might be cheaper than the new meter installation, Councilman Stovall inquired about the adminis- tration of the percentage fee charged vendors of novelty goods . Councilman Barr pointed out that the contract provided for final approval of the sale of such items be given by the Auditorium Manager, but some question remained about wciether Texas Ice Events or the City would control the amount of the percentage forwarded to the City,, There was a specific question about the possibility that Texas Ice Events may permit a novelties vendor to operate without charg- ing any percentage, thereby leaving the City without income. Several Councilmen questioned the definition of a caterer as it applies to payment of the ten per cent to the City for food service in the buildings. The subject was also discussed in connection with the rates for the Round-Up Inn. Councilman Jones requested inforiiation about which buildings are included in the Texas Ice Events contract and which buildings are not included. Mr. Jones questioned the ability of Texas Ice Events to secure Workmen's Compensation as required in the con- tract, when there is substantial control of the operations by the City. Mr. Jones also asked for in- formation about the possible use of a portable ice rink similar to that used by traveling ice shows. He asked for a report on disposition of the existing equipment, and whether any portion of the ice floor would ever be usable. It was requested that the item be placed on the agenda of February 8, 1965. 5. Rate Schedule - Round-Up Inn (M&C G-755) CKD - include this information in report on concessionaire contract. Councilman Barr inquired whether it would be advisable to state on the rate schedule sheet the requirement that a ten per cent City override is required on all food service at the Round-Up Inn. Councilman Kemble requested that Council Members be provided a copy of the complete revised schedule of rates for the Round-Up Inn and Councilman Harding asked for a copy of the policy setting a ten per cent override be provided. Councilman Hamm raised the question regarding the adequacy of a $250 deposit against damages to kitchen equipment. After some discussion, tho re was no agreement among Council Members regarding either an increase in the amount of: the deposit or the posting of a bond instead of cash for possible damages by renters to the kitchen equipment. At the regular meeting, Council approved the new rates for the building, but requested that the additional information be provided. 6. Site Acquisition and Architect Contract for NAR Fire Station No.17 (M&C's L-560 and C-449) Councilman Kemble inquired if the land required by the City for the fire station site was pL.rt or all of a tract owned by the person declining to sell the site to the City at this time. It was reported that the fire station site was only .5 of an acre, whereas the owner was retaining approximately 4.5 acres of the tract in question. It was the consensus that both the land condem- nation and hiring of an architect be approved, which action was taken at the regular meeting. 7: Extension of the Data Proct,­sing Agree- NAN ment (MSC PZ-127) It waa the consensus of the Council that the contract t -_Aonsion be approved, which action was taken by the Council at the regular meeting. 8. Highway Dividers and Boulevard Intersec- GRD - memo to Public Works and section Markings (I.R. x#681) Traffic Engineering Councilman Hamm commented that the example of a low level divider in lieu of curbing on West 7th Street was not representative, and he suggested, with support of Councilman Jones , that further ex- perimentation be done in areas where it is the de- sire of the City to indicate the hazard of crossing a center median without denying the motorist the right to cross over, which occurs when concrete curbing and medians were installed. 9. Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan NAN Councilman Jones suggested that the City Coun- cil set a date for public hearing on the ComprA,ensive Plan in order that the City Council might get the re- action of the public prior to the completion of the Council 's review of the plan. Councilman Hoover re- quested that the setting of a date be delayed until such time as the Council is fully prepared to answer any questions the public might have regarding appli- cations of the plan. No action was taken upon the suggestion of Mr. Jones .