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1972-04-03 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING April 3, 1972 All members of the City Council were present: Mayor George G. Grimmer Mayor Pro Tem W. R. Linn Councilmen: Ray Flaherty Bill McClung A 1 Korioth Bill Binford Members of the Administration present were: City Manager Paul M. West City Attorney George McDonald City Secretary J. W. Wade Director of Public Works Roy Patton Director of Parks and Recreation John Burke Manager of Staff Services Glenn Moore Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of April 3, 1972 to order at 7:30 P. M.. Roy Patton gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of March 6, 1972 after the following corrections were made: 1. Page 406, in the paragraph numbered 13 let the last sentence read, "He stated he planned to develop as any developer does from the front to the back. 2. Page 409, in the fourth paragraph let it read, "Councilman Binford stated this would start the city enforcing deed restrictions."; and 3. Page 411, let the last paragraph read, "After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 72-009 authorizing the erection of the hatching plant as requested." CANVASSING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION OF APRIL 1, 1972. After City Attorney George McDonald verified with Mayor Grimmer that the Mayor had received the official results of the election of April 1, 1972 and the results had been in the Mayor's possession since that time, Mayor Grimmer read the results of the election. Page 419 Upon a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", adopted the attached resolution stating the results of the April 1, 1972 election for the Mayor and three Councilmen. Mayor Pro Tem Linn administered the oath of office as Mayor to George G. Grimmer. Mayor Grimmer was presented a Certificate of Election by Mayor Pro Te.m Linn. Mayor Grimmer administered the oath of office to Bill McClung as Councilman Place 2, Ken Quevreaux as Councilman Place 3, and Bill Binford as Councilman Place 4. Councilmen McClung, Quevreaux and Binford were presented a Certificate of Election by Mayor Grimmer. Being a new Council .member, Councilman Quevreaux was presented a name plate and various information concerning the city by Mayor Grimmer. PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION TO EX-COUNCILMAN KORIOTH. Mayor Grimmer stated that since Councilman Korioth was retiring from his office as Councilman and had requested to take his chair, but was not allowed to take the Council chair, he would present him with something else he could use. Mayor Grimmer presented him a camping chair with his name tag on it. Mayor Grimmer presented a certificate for serving on the Council to Ex-Councilman Korioth and thanked him for his faithful service while serving on the Council. Showing appreciation for Ex-Councilman Korioth's services, Mayor Grimmer presented him a watch. Ex-Councilman Korioth thanked the Council for the three years of experience in working with them for the city. MAYOR PRO-TEM ELECTED. Upon a motion by Councilman McClung, and a second by Councilman Binford, elected Councilman Linn as Mayor Pro-Tem. The vote was unanimous. SERVICE AWARD PRESENTED. Mayor Grimmer presented a 10 year service award for his employment with the city to Roy Mathis of the Utilities Department. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Mayor Grimmer presented certificates of appreciation for volunteering their services for the youth in the community to the following organizations: Associated Sports - Mr. J. D. Ogletree accepted the certificate for the Associated Sports organization. Bomber Football - Mr. Larry Spencer accepted the certificate for the Bomber Football organization. Carrollton-Farmers Branch Soccer Association - Mr. Roy Smith accepted the certificate for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Soccer Association. Little League-North Zone - Mr. Robert Rhea accepted the certificate for the Little League-North Zone organization. Page 420 That the following number of votes were cast for the following named candidates for the office of Councilman, Place 4, to-wit: NAME NUMBER OF VOTES Bill Binford 404 Jerry Free 1 It appearing that George G. Grimmer received a majority of the votes cast for the office of Mayor, and he is hereby declared to be elected to said office to serve after qualifying until the regular municipal election in 1974, and until his successor shall have been elected and shall have qualified. It appearing that Bill McClung received a majority of the votes cast for the office of Councilman, Place 2, and he is hereby declared to be elected to said office to serve after qualifying until the regular municipal election in 1974, and until his successor shall have been elected and shall have qualified. It appearing that Ken Quevreaux received a majority of the votes cast for the office of Councilman, Place 3, and he is hereby declared to be elected to said office to serve after qualifying until the regular municipal election of 1973, and until his successor shall have been elected and shall have qualified. It appearing that Bill Binford received a majority of the votes cast for the office of Councilman, Place 4, and he is hereby declared to be elected to said office to serve after qualifying until the regular municipal election in 1974, and until his successor shall have been elected and shall have qualified. AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this canvass and declaration of the results of said election shall be entered in the Minutes of the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch.. That this resolution declaring the results of this election held on April 1, 1972, shall become effective immediately after its passage. APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Farriers r tea= texas, on this the 3 day of April 1972. L , APPROVED A.S TO FORM: MAYOR,/GEQRGF50. GRIMMER DULY RECORDEqqD: / CITY ATTORNEY. George M. McDonald CITY~ECRETARY, J. W. WADE 7 Said returns being duly made according to law, and duly authenticated, and it being shown that written notices of said election were posted for the time and in the manner provided by law, and all other proceedings pertaining to said election having been shown to have done and performed at, and within the time and in the manner provided by law, and all the papers pertaining thereto having been returned and filed with the City Council and no protest or objection having been made to or regarding any manner pertaining to said election; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS: After examining said returns and opening and canvassing the votes cast in said election, that the results of said election were as follows: That the following number of votes were cast for the following named candidates for the office of Mayor, to-wit: NAME NUMBER OF VOTES George G. Grimmer 414 Coffenger 1 Bill Linn 2 James Andrews 1 John Helms I That the following number of votes were cast for the following named candidates for the office of Councilman, Place 2, to-wit: NAME NUMBER OF VOTES Bill McClung 396 Joe McGowan 2 i Jeff Green 1 ' Alma Broadhurst 1 That the following number of votes were cast for the following named candidates for the office of Councilman, Place 3, to-wit: NAME NUMBER OF VOTES Ken Quevreaux 393 Martha Pointer I E. L. Lindsay I STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF DALLAS X CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH X CANVASS OF THE RETURNS AND DECLARATION OF THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS ON APRIL 1, 1972 FOR THE ELECTION OF THE MAYOR AND THREE COUNCILMEN BE IT REMEMBERED that on the 3rd day of April, 1972, at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch, a quorum being present, the meeting was called to order and the following business transacted: Upon a motion by Councilman Linn , and seconded by Councilman Korioth it was unanimously ordered that the City Council consider the official returns of an election held in said City on the 1st day of April, 1972, for the election of the Mayor and three City Councilmen. WHEREUPON, said official returns were opened, examined, canvassed, and the results declared as follows: CANVASS OF RETURNS AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS Whereas, heretofore, the City Council called an election in the City of Farmers Branch to be held on April 1, 1972, for the purpose of electing the Mayor and two Councilmen to serve in Place 2 and Place 4, said Councilmen to serve until the regular municipal election in 1974, and the Councilman to serve in Place 3 until the regular municipal election in 1973, and cause notice thereof to be posted in the manner and for the time provided by law, which order, together with notices issued thereon, is recorded in Volume 18 , gage 399 of the Minutes of the City Council, and it is hereby referred to and made a part hereof; and, Whereas, immediately after said election the Presiding Judge and other Election Officers holding said election made their return of the result thereof to the City Council as follows, to-wit: Little League-Senior - Mr. Ralph Carter accepted the certificate for the Little League-Senicr organization. Little League-South Zone - Mr. Barney Wood accepted the certificate for the Little League-South Zone organization. Roadrunner Football - Mr. Ferguson accepted the certificate for the Roadrunner Football organization. The Council expressed appreciation for their services. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. 910, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT THE LOCATION OF SERVICE STATIONS TO C", "LI11 AND HI ZONES. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing. Mayor Grimmer stated that Ordinance No. 910 provides that gasoline service stations are prohibited in the local retail-2 zone and are allowed only in Commercial, Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial and with a Specific Use Permit in Planned Development Zones that permit Commercial, Light Industrial, and Heavy Industrial uses only. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the adoption of this ordinance. Mayor Grimmer asked if anyone was present in the audience to speak in favor of the ordinance. No one spoke. Mayor Grimmer asked if anyone was present in the audience to speak in opposition of the ordinance. No one spoke. Councilman Linn made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman McClung seconded the motion and all voted "aye". After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Flaherty, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AS HERE- TOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8, USE REGU- LATIONS DISTRICTS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-106, AUTO- MOBILE AND RELATED SERVICE USES SO AS TO PROHIBIT GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS IN ALL ZONES EXCEPT COMMERCIAL, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL AND WITH SPECIFIC USE PERMITS IN PLANNED DEVELOP- MENT ZONES THAT PERMIT COMMERCIAL, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, AND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL USES; AND PROVIDING A LEGAL NON- CONFORMING USE STATUS FOR EXISTING SERVICE STATIONS LOCATED IN A LOCAL RETAIL-2 ZONE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200. 00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Page 421. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. 911, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO PERMIT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TO REQUEST AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO SERVE IN THE ABSENCE OF ONE OF THE REGULAR MEMBERS. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing. Mayor Grimmer stated that the present zoning ordinance provides that the Mayor or the City Manager must appoint an alternate member to serve in the absence of one of the regular members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. He stated that Ordinance No. 911 provides that the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment can request an alternate member to serve in the absence of one of the regular members. Mayor Grimmer asked if anyone was in the audience to speak in favor of the ordinance. No one spoke. Mayor Grimmer asked if anyone was in the audience to speak in opposition of the ordinance. No one spoke. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the adoption of Ordinance No. 911. Upon a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. After some discussion and correction made on page 2, a motion by Council- man Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 21, SECTION 21-100, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, ORGANIZATION; SO AS TO ALLOW ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TO SERVE IN THE ABSENCE OF ONE OR MORE OF THE REGULAR MEMBERS WHEN RE- QUESTED TO DO SO BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OR HIS APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200. 00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; DECi,ARING AN EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE NO. 914 - PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SERVICE ROAD OF I. H. 35E FROM THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CARRICK STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF VALLEY VIEW LANE. City Manager Paul West stated that a property owner has requested that a no parking zone be established on the east service road of I. H. 35E from the north right of way line of Carrick Street to the south right of way line of Valley View Lane. He stated that the property owner said that vehicles parked in front of his business blocking his entrance. Page 422. Mr. West stated that the Texas Highway Department will set the signs if the Council adopts the ordinance. Councilman Linn asked if the property owners were notified of this consideration. City Manager Paul West stated that the property owners were not notified other than the one requesting the no parking zone. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A NO PARKING ZONE ON THE EAST SERVICE ROAD OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 EAST FROM THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CARRICK STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF VALLEY VIEW LANE, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO STOP, STAND OR PARK ANY VEHICLE, EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW OR THE DIRECTIONS OF ANY POLICE OFFICER OR TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER OR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE IN THE DESCRIBED NO PARKING ZONE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS AGENT TO CONSTRUCT TRAFFIC SIGNS WHICH WILL PROHIBIT ANY STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING ON THE ABOVE PORTION OF THE SERVICE ROAD; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT EXCEEDING $200. 00 FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BID AWARDED FOR MATERIALS FOR FOUR BASEBALL FIELD BACK- STOPS AND FENCES. City Manager Paul West stated that the city had received two bids for the materials for four baseball field backstops and fences. U. S. Steel Corporation, Cyclone Fence Company in Dallas, bid in the amount of $4, 375. 00 for the materials and agreed to guarantee the delivery of the materials in Farmers Branch within 14 calendar days after the date of written notice of the award of bid, Stewart-Decatur Security Systems, Inc, in Kentucky bid in the amount of $5, 500. 00 for the materials but could not guarantee delivery of the materials in Farmers Branch within 14 calendar days after the date of written notice of award of bid. Mr. West stated that because of the desperate need for the baseball fields the Administration recommended that the bid be awarded to U. S. Steel Corporation, Cyclone Fence Company in the amount of $4, 375. 00. Mr. West stated that if the Council approves one of the bids, two baseball fields were planned for the Cabell School property and two at the Farmers Branch Elementary School property. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", awarded the bid to U. S. Steel Corporation, Cyclone Fence Company, in the amount of $4, 375, 00 for the materials for four backstops and fences. Page 423. PRESENTATION ON ATHLETIC PROGRAM IN FARMERS BRANCH. Park and Recreation Department Director John Burke gave a report on the growth in the athletic programs of the city. He gave locations of the fields of various sports. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13, "HEAR PRESENTATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF BELTWOOD BUSINESS PARK , WAS CANCELLED AT THIS TIME. The developer was not present. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14, "CONSIDER AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE MISCELLANEOUS PAVING PROJECTS PROVIDING FOR LEFT TURN LANES", WAS CANCELLED AT THIS TIME AND WOULD BE PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A LATER DATE. REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LYING IN-THE CITY LIMITS OF DALLAS. Mayor Grimmer stated that the City of Dallas had sent a notice to the City of Farmers Branch that Valley View Development Corporation had requested a change in zoning from a Multiple Family - 1 District and a Residential 10, 000 sq. ft. District with a specific use permit for a Community Center and Recreation area to a Planned Development District for apartments and a priviate community center on the property described as follows: "Being all of city block 8387, fronting 440 feet on the northeast line of Rosser Road, approximately 1368 feet on the southeast line of L. B. J. Freeway in the city limits of the City of Dallas. " Public Works Director Roy Patton displayed a transparency and pointed out the location of the request. Mayor Grimmer explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission opposed this change of zoning because of the additional traffic that would be funneled through a section of Farmers Branch coming from that area. There is no service road on L. B. J. from Rosser Road to Marsh Lane, this means that any traffic going to the west on L. B. J. would come through Farmers Branch. Mr. Patton explained how traffic would flow by using some of the residenial streets in Farmers Branch. After some discussion and agreeing with the Planning and Zoning Commission, Councilman McClung made a motion to notify the City of Dallas that the City Council was opposed to the zone change request numbered Z72-148/2675-A. Councilman Flaherty seconded the motion and all voted "aye". BA.TCHING PLANT AUTHORIZED By letter to the City, Woodbine Corporation requested permission to erect and maintain a temporary batching plant to be located at 14203 Proton Road. This plant will operate beginning April 4, 1972, through April 15, 1972, if authorized. The City received written permission from the property owner giving permission for the use of the land. Page 424. IUJ. } BLOCK 7 ~ Flo •h I , D~~deO~ to ,P/eemo ' ~ .r.. 399,J7 ~l~~t I ~ ._......._.............~...1z,h ~e_.ySeCm_ ant } 1 I ^O j ,n,.n.r.~3.p .rr ....w ..r r....w ✓ y~ 1 / r L.G~~ w...~.~. ....r..• ~r+.. .6 ggj Al~ kc (0. CITY OF FARMC BRANCH 4r Woter Roserv©ir 92.39 c- a". ~ I° .~a it a`te' i Prop, os~d C'/~~r~r~ a/ PARA( C1 1 tl r o o Lu s t^ /oil 40 •f 5U .o N :PIZ V 4 q a as 44 i 25 No one was present to speak in favor or in opposition of the request. After a_ brief discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 72-014 authorizing the erection of the temporary batching plant as requested. BATCHING PLANT AUTHORIZED. Public Works Director Roy Patton stated that on March 6, 1972, Wood- bine Corporation was authorized to erect a temporary lime batching plant at 13749 Neutron for the period beginning March 14, 1972 until March 31, 1972. He stated that Woodbine Corporation has been unable to complete the work during this time, and is requesting an extension through April 30, 1972. The City has received written permission from Metrocon Construction Inc. , the developers and owners of the property, giving permission for the extension and a letter from Woodbine Corporation requesting permission from the City for the extension. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 72-015 authorizing the extension of time for the temporary batching plant as requested. EXCHANGING TRACTS OF LAND WITH BROOKHAVEN BUSINESS PARK. Public Works Director Roy Patton stated it was recommended by the Administration that the City Manager be authorized to accept a deed from the developer of Brookhaven Business Park for a tract of land containing 9,155 square feet of land, more or less. He also stated that it was recommended by the Administration that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Quit Claim Deed for a tract of land containing 870 square feet of land. This land will be Quit Claimed from the City of Farmers Branch to the Developer of Brookhaven Business Park. Mr. Patton stated that the purpose of the deed which the City of Farmers Branch is Quit Claiming to the property owner is to furnish right of way for a drainage channel. In consideration for that piece of property deeded to the property owner, the City of Farmers Branch is being deeded a piece of property that is virtually inaccessible to the property owner. This piece of property will be put to good use by the City in that a ramp will be built for access to the concrete lined channel through the Brookhaven Business Park, Phase II. All costs for the installation of this ramp will be paid by the developer. Mr. Patton pointed out the property involved on a transparency which is shown on the attached sketch. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to accept a deed from the developer of Brookhaven Business Park for a Page 425. tract of land containing 9,155 square feet of land, more or less, and, authorized the City Manager to sign a Quit Claim Deed for a tract of land containing 870 square feet of land. OFFICIAL THOROUGHFARE PLAN FOR THE EASTERN PORTION OF FARMERS BRANCH ADOPTED. City Manager Paul West stated that the attached resolution and :map officially adopts the thoroughfare plan for the eastern portion of Farmers Branch. He stated that this was adopted as the proposed thoroughfare plan on November 15, 1971. He stated that with developing of this eastern area of Farmers Branch the Council needs to formally adopt this official thoroughfare plan. By the adoption of this resolution and the map the City Council will officially designate the streets and thoroughfares. It was discussed and agreed that Langland Road be extended from Welch Road to Gillis Road. It was discussed to extend Langland Road to Proton Road. Mr. Patton stated that the property between Langland Road and Proton Road had been platted and would require right of way acquisition. He stated that the alignment of Langland Road with Proton Road, as shown on the map, was incorrect. Proton Road extended more to the north than what was shown on the map. The right of way for Marsh Lane was discussed. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 72-016 designating the official thoroughfare plan for the eastern portion of Farmers Branch, with Langland Road being extended from Welch Road to Gillis Road. THE COUNCIL TOOK A 10 MINUTE RECESS. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Land Acquisition City Attorney George McDonald stated that on March 6 and 7, the County Court No. 3 heard the condemnation trial on the land owned by Harold Pollman located at Valley View Lane and Bee Street. He stated that the Court held that the fair market value of the land taken plus the damages to the remainder made a total sum of $12, 500. 00. On Septemer 18, 1968 the City of Farmers Branch deposited into the Registry of the Court the sum of $8, 465. 00 which was the amount of the Commissioners Award. He said that the sum of $4, 035. 00 plus 6% interest constitutes the balance due for the land taken and damages to the remainder. He stated that it was the recommendation of the Administration to authorize the payment of $4, 035. 00 plus interest. After some discussion, a :motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", authorized the payment of $4, 035. 00 plus 6% interest as stated by the City Attorney. Page 426. S RESOLUTION NO. 72-016 WHEREAS, the eastern portion of Farmers Branch is rapidly developing as an industrial and office area; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Farmers Branch to maintain the high standards of development in the future which have occured in the past; and WHEREAS, 'one of the requirements for this development is to provide for good traffic access; and WHEREAS, there is a need for an official thoroughfare plan for the location of arterial and collector streets within and through this area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS: That the attached thoroughfare plan and map be and are hereby adopted as the official thoroughfare plan for the area bounded by Belt Line Road, Dallas Parkway, Interstate Highw DULY ADOP' 1j Texas; 9 -P U AMR mi - I i~ ~I ' {0.1ra i{ 2)L TYPICAL SECTION OF MARSH LN. FROM VALLEY VIEW LN. NORTH TO BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE. 150, 50' so' 2 OF ORIGINAL R.O./ I s ; E ri SPRING nQ t~r~. VALLEY it I ALPHA - ` All . ' R _ 2 C PD 1 X' A ~I VALLEY - VIEW LANE S-1 i~ ~ S~1 2 ,r► APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15,1971 ~~'d ~ ITY 'MANAGER ATTESTED: iTY SECRETARY REVISED AND APP Q OC 4 -I ;0\1 J ROAD _ - _ ~==L = I FREEWAY ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREET PLAN EAST FARMERS BRANCH LEGEND A THOROUGHFARE- WITHIN CITY LIMITS THOROUGH FARE -OUTS ICE -_'FY LIMITS C COLLECTOR STREET-WITHiN C:TY LIMITS COLLECTOR STREET -OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS BY CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3, 1972 A~ `i~ L E i OTHER DISCUSSIONS. Mayor Grimmer discussed a letter and ordinance the city had received from Councilman George Allen of the City of Dallas concerning air pollution. It was mentioned that the Mayor should send a letter to Councilman Allen calling to his attention of the hearing concerning air pollution that is to be held in Dallas on April 27, 1972 by the Environmental Protection Agency. City Manager Paul West reported of receiving co.m.municiation from the State Department of Health concerning water pollution and sanitary land fill standards. He listed some of the standard requirements and told how they might affect the city. Mr. West stated that the city would be faced with a terrific increase of cost in construction contracts in the city's operations due to the proposed National Safety Law. It was discussed that the Congressmen representing this area be made aware of the feelings of the City Council on proposed laws and requirements that would affect the city. Councilman Linn stated that it would be a good practice if the city would notify property owners when any consideration was brought to the Council concerning their property or area. City Manager Paul West assured that this would be a practice in the future. ADJOURNMENT. Upon a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of April 3, 1972 at 9:04 P. M. . Z~ t '11~_ Mayor Geo ge . immer • &-i City Sec? ary J. W. Wade Page 427.