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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965/04/12-Agenda-Pre-Council /wk- Ask i PRE-COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES APRIL 12, 1965 Present: Late: Absent: 1 . Friedman 1 . Mrs . Deen (Item 6) 1 . Harding 2 . Jones 2. Barr (Item 7) 3. Kemble 4. Stovall 5. Eagle 6. Hoover 7 . Hawn 8. Shannon I T E M Follow Up 1 . Brochure on North Fort Worth Industrial Potential Rodger - please note . The City Manager reported that the brochure on the industrial potential on the North Fort Worth area had been completed, and that copies of the brochure had been submitted to all Council members . The City Manager reported that this brochure had been prepared in response to the Council 's approval of Councilman Jones' suggestion that brochures be prepared on the industrial potential of various areas of the City. The City Manager reported that this brochure had been a pilot project, and that the staff was now working on two additional brochures, one for the south area of Fort Worth and one for the east area of Fort Worth . The City Manager reported that this brochure had been prepared from budgeted funds, but that the next two brochures might require a supplemental appropriation. It was also reported that approximately six to eight private agencies had joined with the City in having copies of the brochure printed. The City Manager reported that approximately 3,000 copies of the brochure had been paid for by the City, and that the private agencies had paid for 2,000 copies . Councilman Kemble inquired if envelopes had been prepared for mailing of the brochure, and was informed by the City Manager that it was proposed to mail out several of the brochures , but that special envelopes had not been developed for the brochure . Councilman Jones suggested that the various City projects referred to in the brochures include the Capital Improvement Program reference number as an aid in connecting the items listed in the brochure with those in the CIP. 2 . Policies and Regulations Manual NAN The City Manager reported that a new copy of policies adopted by the City Council and administrative regulations established by the City Manager had been AM& ,R -2- provided to all Council members . The City Manager informed the Council members that it was desirable to obtain the old policy manuals back if Council members have no further use for them. Council had no questions regarding the new policies and regulations manual . 3. Information on Boards and Commissions BATEMAN - please handle The City Manager informed the Council that the City Secretary had prepared a new booklet listing the various members of boards and commissions appointed by the Mayor and/or the City Council . Councilman Stovall inquired if the City Manager had prepared a list of names of various board members who had indicated either verbally or by corres- pondence that they did not desire to be reappointed to a position on a City board or commission. The City Manager reported that this information, including a report on the attendance of various board and commission members as previously requested by the Council , would be provided. The City Manager also requested any Council member informed by a present board or commission member that he did not desire to be reappointed to pass this information along to the staff. 4. James Avenue Paving Improvements (M&C C-480) NAM The City Manager inquired if any Council member had questions regarding this proposed project. Council- man Jones inquired if the conduit for future signal- ization of the intersection was being installed in connection with this project, and was informed that the conduit was being provided. Council approved this award of contract at regular Council meeting. 5 . Angle Avenue Resurfacing (M&C C-484) EHD - agenda, April 11th The City Manager reported that it was proposed to cooperate with the County in the resurfacing of Angle Avenue from 34th Street to the Old Decatur Road. The City Manager reported that Commissioner Rosco Minton had contacted the City regarding this project, and that it was felt that the City's part- OP in the cost of the project would be worth- while, although the project would not result in permanent improvements to the roadway. Later in the Pre-Council Conference, Councilman Shannon requested that this item be postponed for one week . This action was taken at regular Council meeting. l �i. Poo, AO*4 Eighth Avenue t::dening and Paving NAN (M&C C-483) The City Manager reported Lhat this unit of the Eighth Avenue improvement project, from Cantey to Richmond, had been approved by the voters iu the I958 bond election. Council had no questions regarding, the proposed proiect_ and contra,-[ was awarded at regular meeting. 7 . Lease Proposals - lake w,irth Casino Ballroom EHD - report and agenda (M&C C-4h2) April 19th Councilman Jones asked other Council members if the City Council was on record as having stated that it would turn over to the Park and itecreation Depart- ment the leasing and managentent of the Casino after a lease had I,een approved b% the Council . Ma)i)r Friedman reported that the Council had asked the City Manager to determine the cost of demolishing the Casino, and that if it were to be demolished, the prupert% would be turned over to the Park and Recreation Department . Councilman Stovall stated that it was agreeable to him to tease the Casino and then turn it over to the Park and Recreation Department f,ir management, Councilman Eagle inquired if there had been a deadline on the proposals to be submitted regarding; tete leasing of the Casino, and was Intermed by the City Manager that no deadline had been established and that new proposals had continued to be re,-eived during; the past several months . Councilman Hamm referred to cite terns of the lease requested by the r'orporate Venture's , and inquired if the proposal provided for an eighteen year lease with- out periodic renegotiation of the rectal late. The Cit,. Manager reported that the staff had attempted to negotiate a rental adjustment clause in the proposed lease holt had been unsuccessful in doing; so. Councilman Kemble referred to the option for renewal contained in the lease proposal bti the Curpurate Venture's, and Councilman Hoover stated that the option for renewal would on1N be valid if the Corporate Venture's installed 100 tons of air condition- ing by line 1 , 196o. The City Manager reported that the amount of time requested under the terms of the proposed lease was not too desirable, but that the parties stated that they needed at least IS years to amortize their investment. The City Manager informed the Council that the length of the Leritiof the proposed lease was not unusual , but that most leases for this long a term provided .for renegotiation ul the rental rate each five ;ears . -4- Councilman Shannon reterred to the proposal from Mr. Moe Parsley, and inquired if boats carried in inventory on consignment were taxable . Mayor Friedman replied that he telt the boats would be taxable even though they might be on consignment. Mayor Friedman reported that if this were a private contract, It would contain a provision for the periodic renegotiation of the rental rates . Ma,or Friedman stated that he telt the City would stand to lose under this proposed agreement since the value of the payments to the Citi would decrease during the term of the lease because of art inflationary period. Councilman Flamm also stated that Ite telt the lease should contain an escalatcrtlause for adjustment of the rental rate. Councilmau Jones agreed with Councilman liamm's statement . Ma:.or-elect Barr stated that he felt one point was being overlooked in considering the proposal , and that this related to the Council 's attempt to have the lenses on the Casino, and the Casino Keach expire at the same time. Mr. Harr stated that under the options contained in this lease proposal , tt would be Impossible to combine the operation of the properties in 1968. Mr . Barr further stated that the objective of the City should be for the best use of this propert. Lor recreational purposes, and not for a profit making venture. Councilman Hoover stated that the group submitting this proposal had sufficient money to put in additional recreation facilities, and that they were not expecting to make a profit under the proposed lease. Councilman Eagle inquired how, the proposed use of this property related to the use established in the Comprehensive Plan. Vie City Manager reported that he had not personally checked this point, but that the Comprehensive Plan probably provided that this area would he used as park area. Councilman Barr stated that although he preferred this proposal as being the best use of the property and providing the highest initial financial gain to the City, lie was not willing to accept the lease as presented. Councilman Shannon stated that although some of the pro- visions of the lease were not usual . at one time the Council had considered razing the property . Councilman Barr stated that lie was apposed to demolishing the Casino. CcAinci lman .Jones stated that he preferred this proposal submitted b) the Corporate Venture's, except for two points which included: l ) the term of the lease; and, 2) the straight rental over the life of the lease . Councilman Jones suggested that the lease be renegotiated b} the City Manager. Councilman Hamm stated that he would he in savor of a 10 year lease of the Casino, but that he telt the lease should riot contain options for additional time. /�► -5- Aft Consensus of Council was that the City Manager should renegotiate they terms of the lease in accordance with the desires indicated by various Council members . The City Manager reported that the staff would be in a better negotiating position if it were not limited in its negotiations to only one bidder . However, the City Manager reported that the staff would only consider the proposal of the Corporate Venture's unless it was unable to successfully negotiate the lease, then it would turn to the next highest proposal . At regular Council meeting, Council deferred action on the lease proposal for one week, and suggested that the Corporate Venture's contact the Cite Manager for renegotiation of the lease . d. Letter from Fort Worth Art Center re Maintenance of New Addition Mayor Friedman called attention to the request from the Fort Worth Art Association for financial assistance from the City in the new budget for matutenanc:e of the new addition to the Art Center . Mayor Friedman stated that it wab his recollection that when this group had first approached the City regarding the addition, they had stated that they would be responsible for the maintenance of the addition. Mayor Friedman stated that the group was now requesting financial assistance from the City for this purpose, and that the Council should consider this matter careiully before granting their request . Councilman Shannon stated that he agreed with the understanding that the Mayor bad regarding the responsibility for maintenance . Councilman Hoover also stated that this was his understanding, and Councilman Jones stated that lie recalled this statement by representatives by the Art Association, but that he did not remember i[ being; in written Corm. v. Sandy Lane Widening and Paving (l .R, #117) EHD - Pre-Council agenda April 19th The City Manager reported that no action on this item was being requested at this time, but that the communication on Sandy Lane was being provided to the Citv Council for its information and that the staff would proceed on the project as outlined, unless instructions were received to the contrary. Council- man Hoover referred to the section of Sandy Lane south of Meadowbrook Drive which was previously improved with a 40 foot roadway, and stated that lie di.d not remember being informed that this section was later proposed to be widened to 60 feet . The City Manager reported that it was not proposed that this widening occur immediately, but that it had been anticipated that it would he necessary in the future. Councilman Hoover requested that this item be placed on the Pre-Council Conference aveuda am next week.