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Home My WebLink About1966/06/27-Agenda-Pre-Council MINUTES PRE-COUNCIL CIDMRENCE ,NNE 27, 1966 Present: Late : Absent: 1 , Barr 9. Hoover lltem 5) None 2. Jones 3. Kemble 4. Stovall 5. Denn 6, Shannon 7. Hanm 8. Eagle I t e m _ Follow-Up 1, Traffic Flow on Forest Park Blvd DICK - draft memo to Buckman reque!-c- ing study of situation It was suggested by Councilman Kemble that a "No Parking" restriction might be imposed on the new curve on Forest Park Blvd near Mistletoe Avenue, be- cause cars parking there now were restricting the flew of traffic. 2, Paving Improvements - Hulen Street (MSC CY-957) There were no questions on the Hulen Street Paving improvements. Mr. Cravens appeared for Mr. Davis, owner of all adjacent private property, at the hearing at the regular meeting. He requested credit on assessments for the area where the roadway would be 29 feet above the ground, and asked whether $12.48 per foot is consistent with other such projects. Mayor Barr invited him to discuss the assessment with the Public Works Dept. The Council approved M&C G-957. 3 Paving Improvements - Decatur Ave (MSC C-735) DICK - draft report in cooperation with Public Wbrks and Traffic Councilman Kemble asked if the Decatur Avenue Engineering paving could be put off, because it appears none of the adjacent residents wants the improvement. The City Manager replied that this is an arterial street project, outlined in the CIP, and is not a petition-type project. He said that the people want the road improvements, bu', just don't want to pay for them. he said the improve- ments had been promised in previous bond issues . He said that there will be a waste of engineering time and effort put on this project if it is delayed, and the last time a project was delayed (Vickery) it cost the City substantially more when the project was done eventually. Councilman Kemble said tLere are two many railroad crossings on this street and that it might be better not to have the traffic go that way. Councilman Shannon commented that perhaps Decatur from 28th to 36th Streets could be done now s.d this sec- tion later . Councilman Eagle asked if there is a heavy traffic count on Decatur now. Mayor Pro-Tem Jones inquired about the warning sig- nals situation. The Public {corks Director said that there are now flashing lights at the railroad and this type of AOk .Oftk -2- warning was planned for the new improvement also, Councilwoman Deen asked why the roadway was already torn up for a cnup le of blocks . The City Manager said that some utility adjustments are now underway. Mayor Pro-Tem Jones asked how many tracks there are crossing Decatur. The Public Works Director re- plied there are 11 Councilman Kemble requested more information on the project, to include who wants it, traffic counts , and whether there will be increased danger because of the project . Mayor Pro-Tern Jones requested a report, including accident statistics on Samuels Avenue, At the regular meeting, this M&C was held for two weeks (until July 11) for public hearing, and a report rc,quested in the interim. 3� Bids on the Sale of the Northside Coliseum GENE - list M&C L-1243 on July 5 (M&C L-1243) Agenda. Councilman Kemble asked if the City is allowed to have a negotiated sale on this facility. The City Manager replied it was legal to do so . Councilman Stovall said that in 1958 the City had two offers to buy the Northside Coliseum, $85,000 and $65,000. lie said that $86,000 has been expended for maintenance in the period since 1958 and that $25,000 has been lost to the City in taxes. He said the City has no business in the real estate business, Councilman Kemble asked what is the minimum ac- ceptable price to the City, The City Manager said that $65,000 was the stated minimum for bidding. He said the staff does not intend to advertise again or nego- tiate a sale unless directed otherwise by the Council . At the regular meeting, Councilman Stovall re- quested that M&C L-1243 be held for one week. 6a Acceptance of Grant Agreement from the FAA NAN for Land for the Regional Airport (K&C C-736) There were no questions on this item, and it was approved at the regular meeting. 5. Proposed Water and Sewer Contract with Benbrook NAN Water and Sewer Authority (M&C C-738) The City Manager said that this is a standard water sales contract, except for the provision for sale of water back to Fort Worth by Benbrook Water Authority. Councilman Hamm asked if there was a land trade involved . The City Manager said that it is not now con- nected with this contract. Councilman Hamm said he has been told that the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 will not deliver water to those communities where Fort Worth does not deliver it, which is contrary to what +� he was originally told by the staff, He said Fort Worth shouldn't contract its water away so easily, and that maybe the Council should change its standard policy so that matters of land trade and other services would be reconciled at the same time. Councilman Shannon asked what rates Fort Worth people who are served through Benbrook would pay. The City Manager replied they will pay the same rates as other Fort Worth citizens , Councilman llamm said he would like to see on a map how water service will be provided to Luther's new addition. The City Manager said that Luther's develop- ment has changed the picture on water service . He said when contract negotiations with Benbrook started, the City of Fort Worth thought that water supply to some Fort Worth areas would be best obtained by service through the Benbrook system, but since Luther's development was pre- sented, the City of Fort Worth now intends to serve Fort Worth areas directly. Councilman Hamm asked what we will gain by making a contract, since Fort Worth taxpayers seem to be paying the load, Councilman Stovall asked when we will get our money back. The City Manager replied that the returns to Fort Worth begin immediately, since there is no capital expense to the City to get the contract in operation. Mayor Barr said that the basic policy on water sales was established by a previous Council, but he thought it is still a good policy, established on a fair share basis. Councilman Stovall said he thought Benbrook might be easier to deal with on border adjustments after a contract is approved, The City Manager commented that generally such contracts have helped us in other relations with these communities . Councilman Eagle asked if this is a peak water use deal in Benbrook. The Water director said it is . Council- man Hoover asked if this is the only independent water agency around Fort Worth . The Water Director said he thought it is, Councilman Kemble said that the Council should make this contract now, Mayor Barr agreed . Councilman Hamm said that if it is done, Fort Worth will be selling Benbrook 's bonds for them. At the regular meeting, M&C C-738 was passed, with Councilman Hamm voting no. b. Appeal from Decision of Police Chief Revoking Dance MAN Hall Permit Issued to Kenny's Lounge, 3616 N. Main (IR #,k)80) Mayor Barr commented that the Council should attempt to hold this hearing short at the regular meeting. At the regular meeting, the hearing on the dance hall permit was held , and the Council upheld the decision of the Police Chief in revoking the permit. 7., There was insufficient time at the Pre-Council NAN Conference to discuss the following Agenda items : 1) Additional personnel for Delinquent Citations Office (M&C G-958) - approved at regular meeting. Ask 2) Answers to inquiries about the effect of tax values of agricultural zoning; (IR #977) 3) Equipment Management Survey Report (IR #975) 4) Request of Mr. E. J., Gassaway on the realignment of Of Glencrest storm drain (IR #f981)