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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968/01/15-Agenda-Pre-Council �ryyyy MINUTES ME-COUNCU CON 4R $ January 15, 1968 Present to Absent 1. McKinley 7. Hoover (Item 1) None 2. Kersnick 8. Guinn (Item 1) 3. Wilson 9. Saragard(Iten 1) 4. Stovall 5. Kemble 6. Dunham I t e m follow-up 1. Contract with Flannagan b Associates for the selection of Regional Airport Administrator. 1RAB - Obtain Mayor'., signature and for- Mayor McKinley said that he had souSht interpretation of the ward documents to letter submitted to the City Council by Regional Airport Board Member, Dallas for executioi Bayard Friedman to determine the basis of eompeasation for the Flannagan firma The Mayor said that he had talked with the City Attorney and Friedman regarding the terms of the contract and that neigher seemed to be familiar with its provisions. He further reported that discussions with Mr. Alex Bickley, Dallas City Attorney revealed that the compensation would be paid to the Flannagan 6 Associates whether the recommended person was hired or another person was selected ultimately by the Airport Board. the Mayor stated his personal opinion that he thoughtthere should be no compensation unless the firm produced a candidate which was acceptable to the Board. Councilman Dunham admitted that his first impression was that the compensation would be made upon the basis of the recommended condidate being accepted by the Board. He added, however, that he had contacted another national firm (Boyden b Associates) and learned that is is customary for such firms to be paid a flat rate plus a monthly charge plus per diem expenses plus travel, normally equal to 25 per cent of the first year's gross compensation regard- less of whether the individual recommended by the firm is hired by the firm seeking the advice. Mayor McKinley remarked that he did not question the need or value of the advice to be given by the firm of Flannagan 6 Associates, but that he was convinced the Council did not under- stand the action which it took on December 11, 1967. He said he brought the matter up so that the Council would understand the action it had taken, Councilman Kemble said that he thought the firm should be paid for its work even if the Board does not take the advice of the recommending agency. Councilman Hoover took exception to that opinion and stated his belief that there should be no com- pensation to Flannagan & Associates unless their recommended man is selected by the Board. Councilman Stovall indicated dissappointment that the full terms of the contract had not been made available to Council Members earlier. The City Manager replied that the complete contract was not delivered to the City until after the Council had acted upon the letter from Board Member Friedman. 2 Under the circumstances, the Mayor indicated that he thought the entire contract should be reconsidered by the Council, and it was the general consensus of the Council that the contract should be executed by ratification at the regular Council meeting. Copies of the contract were furnished to Council Members and the ratification of the contract was accomplished during the regular meeting. 2. Discussion of proposed "AG" Zoning for portions of North Fort LED-Notify Mahonney Worth Industrial Area. of Council action regarding North Sid Messrs, Bud Wann and Bill Garrison, Chairmen of the Zoning Industrial Zoning and Planning Commissions, respectively, appeared before the City Council in response to questions regarding the justification "AG" Zoning in portions of the North Fort Worth Industrial area. Council- man Dunham stated his impression that the recommendation of AG zoning at first appeared to be prejudicial to the long range goals of industrial development of the area. Councilman Hoover reinforced the statements of Mr. Dunham and stated his opinion that "K" heavy indust- rial zoning would achieve the objective of prohibiting dwellings in the area and thereby eliminating encroachments which would be un- desirable for orderly industrial development. Councilman Hoover also added that sewer facilities were soon to be extended to the City of Saginaw along the Little Fossil Creek, that additional 1And had been acquired by the American Manufacturing of Texas, and other lands had been acquired from the Ritchie interests for addition to the Mark IV Industrial project, portions of which land were recommended for AG Zoning. 'Lone Commission Chairman Wann explained to the City Council that it was also the intent of the Zoning and Plan Commissions to protect areas of future industrial growth from encroachment by other undesirable uses. He emphasized that AG Zoning was merely a transition type of initial zoning which would establish a land bank for future development, and which also recognize existing uses, as well as tax paying potentials of the lands awaiting development. He mentioned that any developer of land zoned AG, if good and sufficient planning shows to be evident, can apply to the Zoning Commission for a classification which would be compatible to orderly and quality industrial development. In response to questions by Councilman Hoover and Mayor McKinley about the desires of American Manufacturing of Texas and the known performance of Mark IV in providing quality industrial development, Mr. Wann said that these firms had not developed their plans and did not insist upon industrial zoning, if it could be assurred that the other fringe tracts of smaller acreages would also be placed in AG and their tracts restricted against undesirable types of development, Councilman Dunham inquired what was the best category of zoning for protection of the industrial areas, Mr. Wann replied emphatically that the AG district was most effective because it would be necessary for any type of construction, by permit, platting, or other develppment activity to be brought to the attention of the appropriate City officials and thereby establish control over the type of facilities built or installed. If "K" industrial zoning were granted, it would be possible for any developer, perhaps on a very small tract, to obtain a permit for an undesirable or incompatible industrial use with relatively little control by the City. .. --- 0. AMA3 Councilmen Kemble and Wilson stressed their support for protection of the industrial areas for orderly future growth. Councilman Sarsgard obtained information that the Board was unanimous in its recommendation that the areas be placed in Agricultural Zoning for protection of the industrial areas. The opinions and recommendations of the Zoning Commission and its Chairman were supported by Plan Commission Chairman Garrison based upon his stated observation of this area since 1960 and his belief that it has a high potential quality for industrial development if proper protective devices are impo-;ed by the City. Both Chairmen Wann and Garrison stated the opinion that they feared no interference or trouble with the staff in following this procedure in protecting industrial development. Councilman Stovall remarked that a majority of the Council was unfamiliar with the flood plain and agricultural zoning recommendations considered by a previous Council, and indicated that other Councilmen had only recently been given background information on the methods of operation of the AG type zoning. Mr. Stovall said he favored the Agricultural Zoning on the basis that the City needed to develop a landbank for protection both of the City and the property owner from excessively high taxes in the years before development of the lands. In conclusion, Mayor McKinley expressed his concern that the future staff or Council Members may not maintain the principle of protecting the area for industrial zoning and may submit to pressures to zone portions of the area apartment or other residential uses to the detriment of the long term growth of the area. Other Council Members, including Mr. Dunham and Kemble, expressed confidence in the future ability of the citizens of Fort Worth to elect competent Councilmen and assurr- ance that the staff would be a thread of continuity that would help maintain the long range industrial development goals for the area. During the regular Council meeting, action was taken to zone the Melody Hills area "B-Two Family" and that the remaining areas be zoned "AG-Agricultural District", including the small acreage on Sylvania Avenue(Burian Property) which had previously been recommended by the Commission for zoning as '1c-Industrial". There was insufficient time to discuss the following pre- council agenda items. a) Pedestrian Underpass on Sylvania Ave. b) 1968 Capital Improvement Program c) Taxi Rate Increase ` A�cpDD 0����A DEtpD`l IN��c�.