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1973-04-16 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING April 16, 1973 All members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmen: Members of the Administration present were: City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Manager of Staff Services Secretary George G. Grimmer W. R. Linn Ray Flaherty Bi I I McClung Ken Quevreaux Bill Binford Paul M. West Doug McCallon J. W. Wade Glenn Moore Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of April 16, 1973 to order at 7:30 P.M.. Mayor Pro Tem W. R. Linn gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of April 2, 1973 as submitted. Upon a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of April 9, 1973 as submitted. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Councilman McClung nominated W. R. Linn as Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Quevreaux seconded. Councilman Flaherty nominated Bill McClung as Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Linn seconded. Councilman Linn was elected Mayor Pro Tem with Councilmen McClung, Quevreaux and Binford voting "aye" and Councilmen Flaherty and Linn voting "nay". PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Mayor Grimmer presented a certificate of appreciation to Charles Foresee for serving on the Park and Recreation Board. Mr. Foresee was not present to accept the certificate. Mayor Grimmer presented a certificate of appreciation to Walley Davis for serving on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Board of Appeals. Mr. Davis was present to accept the certificate, Page 612. HEARING DATE SET FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", set the date of May 21, 1973 as the date for a public hearing to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH PLANS FOR A 10,000 SQ. FT. LIBRARY Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: The Administration would ike to proceed with the planning and design of the library of 10,000 sq.ft. to be located on Webb Chapel Road at Rawhide Creek. The following procedure is planned: an architect will be selected and he will be asked to prepare several alternate designs, complete with estimates for presentations to the Library Board. The same preliminary designs and estimates, along with the Library Board's recommendation will be presented to the City Council for a decision. After the City Council decides upon the design, the architect will be instructed to prepare the construction plans and specifications. They will then be brought back to the City Council for their approval and for authorization to advertise for bids. After somedi-scussion, Councilman Flaherty moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the selection of an architect, said architect be asked to prepare several alternate designs for a 10,000 sq.ft. library to be located at the site of the Webb Chapel Fire Station for presentation to the Library Board; and each additional step as outlined above in the information, that was in the City Manager's memo to the Council dated April 13, 1973, consummating the City Council's authorization to advertise for bids, be followed. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion and all voted "aye". PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO DESIGNATE THAT A MASSAGE PARLOR USE BE APPROVED AS A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Compre- hensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Farmers Branch so as to designate that a Massage Parlor Use may be approved as a Specific Use Permit in certain zones. The ordinance presented would allow a Massage Parlor Use, after obtaining a Specific Use Permit, in the Zoning Districts indicated Commercial, Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial, and would prohibit Massage Parlor uses from all other Zoning Districts of the city, including Planned Development Districts. A public hearing was held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, April 9, 1973 and the Commission recommends that this ordinance be approved by the City Council. Mayor Grimmer read the ordinance. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak for or against this ordinance. No one spoke. Councilman Binford made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Linn seconded the motion and all voted "aye". Page 613. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance No. 956: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS HERETO- FORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8, USE REGULATIONS DISTRICTS, BY AMENDING SECTION 8-107, RETAIL AND SERVICE TYPE USES, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THAT A MASSAGE PARLOR USE MAY BE APPROVED AS A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT IN THE ZONING DISTRICTS INDICATED C, LI AND HI, AND BE PROHIBITED FROM ALL OTHER ZONING DISCTRICTS OF THE CITY, INCLUDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS: PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. LOCATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT JOSEY LANE AND HOLLANDALE LANE DISCUSSED. REQUESTED BY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE OF CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Mayor Grimmer explained that a traffic signal at Josey Lane and Hollandale Lane had been selected by the Public Works Department and approved previously by the City Council. The Traffic Safety Committee of Central Elementary School in Carrollton has requested that the traffic signal be relocated for installation at Rollingdale Lane and Josey Lane. A transparency of the locations involved was shown. Mrs. Evelyn Trenhaile, 2756 Hollandale, representing the Traffic Safety Committee of Central Elementary School, presented the request for the traffic signal to be located at Rollingdale Lane and Josey Lane. Mrs. Trenhaile spoke in concern for the safety of the children walking to school. She stated that if the light is placed at Hollandale Lane some of the children would have to walk another block south down Josey Lane and cross, then back up Josey Lane to get to the school . She added that there are no sidewalks on Josey Lane on that side. She stated that she feared that the children would cross the street at Rollingdale Lane anyway whether it be during school or not. She stated that they had been told that if the light is put at Rollingdale and Josey since Rollindale intersects with Pleasant Run in Carrollton, that Carrollton would half to pay half of the expense. She stated that since the cost would be more for a 4-way light than a 3-way light, they believed the two cities could work together for the safety of the children. Mrs. Trenhaile presented a petition signed by a number of concerned parents requesting reconsideration for the placing of a traffic signal at Rollingdale Lane and Josey Lane rather than at Hollandale Lane and Josey Lane. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone else who would like to speak concerning this request. No one spoke. Mayor Grimmer explained the problems in changing the signal location which would be an entirely different signal system. One problem would be the delivery of the equipment which would be approximately 6 months after the order was placed. City Manager Paul West recommended that the Council let the Administration have until the next meeting time to study this request. Page 614. It was discussed that the entire intersection of Rollingdale Lane and Jose Lane lies within the city limits of Farmers Branch. There was a discussion of Carrollton installing a signal at Fyke Road and Josey Lane. After more discussion, Councilman Linn moved that the City Manager be permitted to search into this request and this item be placed back on the agenda for the next regular Council meeting. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion and all voted "aye". CITY LOGO ON WATER TOWER DISCUSSED. Renditions were displayed showing the City Logo on the water tower located on Valley View Lane near Marsh Lane. Mayor Grimmer explained the renditions. One was with the Logo only and the other was with the logo with the Farmers Branch written below the Logo. Mayor Grimmer stated that the only firm quotation which the city received indicates that the Logo can be painted on one side of the tank for approximately $750.00; painting the Logo on two sides will cost approximately $1,250.00; painting three Logos will cost $1,750.00; and the Logo can be painted on the tank in each of the four directions for $2,250.00. He stated that it would cost approximately $100.00 each to place Farmers Branch written under the Logo. After being asked about receiving only one quotation, City Manager Paul West explained the difficulty in finding people who will paint elevated storage tanks. It was discussed that the price given is based on a decal type of sign instead of paint. Councilman Flaherty expressed his feelings on the beauty of the water tower as it stands now. He stated that since there was only one firm that gave quotations, he was disturbed about the tower being botched up and if so who was going to correct this. He stated that he would be for using the money that would be allotted for this be applied for painting the two storage tanks at Valley View Lane and Templeton Trail, along the line that has been suggested by employees of the city. City Manager Paul West explained that if the work was botched up it would be the same problem if there were 10 bidders. The city would have to deal with the firm that did the job. He stated that proceedings were being started for the painting of the storage tanks on Valley View Lane. It was discussed that the water tower is being designated in North Dallas. Councilman Binford moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the painting of the Logo on two sides of the elevated water tower on Valley View Lane near Marsh Lane at the cost of approximately $1,250.00. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion. The motion was defeated 3 to 2 with Councilmen Flaherty, McClung and Linn voting "nay" and Councilmen Binford and Quevreaux voting "aye". Page 615. WATER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS DISCUSSED. City Manager Pau West explained that the city as been in the process of negotiating with the City of Dallas for a new water contract for almost a year, and has been unsuccessful in coming into any kind of an agreement on it. One of the basic problems is that the water rate demand charges are arbitrarily established at a level which cannot be justified by our consultants or by an examination of the City of Dallas records. There is no formula presented in the contract for the computation of these rates or for establishing rate changes in the future. The thirty year contract, proposed by Dallas, also implies several restrictions on the use of our water system which we do not feel are proper. He stated the Administration, the consultanting engineering firm and the attorney that specializes in water law, feels that an agreement with Dallas cannot be reached. Mr. West recommended that the City Council adopt the presented resolution that authorizes Mr. Frank Booth, the attorney, to submit a petition to the Water Rights Commission asking them to act as judge in this case. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 73-020 which authorizes the filing of a petition with the Texas Water Rights Commission to set reasonable water rates, and authorizes the employment of special counsel to aid the city in this regard. TRINITY RIVER CONTRACT DISCUSSED. City Manager Paul West exp ained that the Administration has been working with the representatives of the Trinity River Authority concerning the terms of the proposed new contract for the treatment of the city's wastewater. Mr. West stated there were some provisions in the new proposed contract that have not been explained sufficiently to enable the Administration to determine the reason for their inclusion. Mr. West explained that basically the proposed contract says that T.R.A. will become a public utility as far as the treating of sewage. T.R.A. will charge a unit rate per 1,000 gallons which will recover all of their cost each year. Each city that belong to T.R.A. would pay the same rate per 1,000 gallons. The City of Farmers Branch and those other member cities of T.R.A., who now have contracts and now paying off bonds in the present sewage treatment plan, will give up any equities they might have. The proposed plan would be for the benefit of everyone and all their future customers. Mr. West explained that if the contract is not accepted by Farmers Branch or any other city who is now a member, then the 3/4 financing that is planned to come from the Federal Government for the new sewage treatment plant would not be available. He stated that then all the member cities would have to take up the cost of the new sewage treatment plant under their present agreements and the plant would probably not have to be as big a plant. The net result would be higher because each member city would be required to pay for the sewage treat- ment each year which would over a long period of time amount to substantial sums of money. Mr. West stated that he feels there is one area which the city might try to negotiate upon. From the original contract, T.R.A. has changed treatment standards or increased the requirements for the sewage that is emptied into their trunk mains. He stated this could result in a surcharge to Farmers Branch if the city exceeded the minimum standard which T.R.A. lowered. After more discussion, Councilman McClung made a motion that a letter be drafted to T.R.A. by the City Manager that the provisions in question included in the latest draft of the proposed contract be fully explained to the City Manager's office; and that this Page 616. contract after explanations are received to the satisfaction of the City Manager and with a recommendation from the City Manageron the contract, be brought to the City Council for action at the May 21, 1973 meeting. Councilman Linn seconded the motion and all voted "aye". WATER LINE REPLACEMENT DISCUSSED. City Manager Pau West explained the condition of the water pipe displayed that resulted from electrolysis. Slides were shown in areas of the city where water leaks had occurred. They showed how the pipe leak was found and repaired, and the patches in the street resulting from the water pipe leak. A transparency was shown with the areas of the city marked where the water pipes have been broken and repaired. Mr. West reported of the serious and continuing problem of the cast iron water pipe installed in the water distribution system. This problem is caused by a process known as electrolysis. Electrolysis in water distribution systems is a concentrated form of corrosion which occurs because of a chemical reaction between the pipe and the surrounding soil setting up an electrical current. Much of the clay soils within Farmers Branch contain elements which sustain this process of electrolysis. Mr. West stated the only solution to the problem is to replace the existing cast iron pipe with a type which is not subject to electrolysis. He stated that asbestos cement pipe which meets the American Water Works Association standards and is not subject to electrolitic action could be used. Mr. West stated it is anticipated that this will be a continuing program extending over a period of approximately five years as more pipe begins to show the effect of the electrolysis failure, if the existing water lines are replaced. He recommended that this work be done by City forces because it w i l l be of a continuing nature, will require close coordination to assure a continued water supply to customers, and will require an unusual degree of coordination with citizens in the protection of trees, driveways and related improvements. Mr. West stated that the City would continue to use the existing line and replace a relative short section at a time. The existing line would be left in until the new line is connected. The old line would not be femoved from the ground. The estimated cost for repairing that portion of the system which is known to be deficit is slightly in excess of One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars. This includes the cost of both replacing the pipe and repairing the street surface after replacement. Mr. West stated that this item was a matter of report for consideration on the next item to be considered. SALE OF WATER REVENUE BONDS. City Manager Pau West recommended that the City Council authorize the advertisement to sell $1,000,000.00 in Water and Sewer Bonds for the water replacement program as reported in the above discussion., and bids to be open at the May 21, 1973 Council meeting. Page 617. Mr. West reported that this $1,000,000.00 will cost an estimated $75,000.00 additional principle and interest payments beginning in 1974 and ending 2001. Mr. West stated that these bonds were authorized in the 1967 Bond issue. After some discussion, Councilman Linn moved that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the sale of $1,000,000.00 of Water and Sewer Bonds and that this bid be in the hands of the Administration for the meeting of May 21, 1973. Councilman Binford seconded the motion. Councilman Quevreaux asked to amend the motion to state that the bonds were Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds. Councilman Linn accepted the amendment to his motion. Councilman Binford accepted the amendment to the motion. All voted "aye". ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A GARBAGE PACKER AND TRUCK AUTHORIZED. City Manager requested the City Council to authorized the advertisement for bids for a garbage packer and truck. The unit proposed for purchase is an improved design of a more conventional packer unit and allows the use of two-man crews instead of the three-man crews which are presently being used. The estimated cost of the truck and packer is $25,000.00. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids for one garbage packer and truck. IMPROVEMENTS TO SHOWMAN PARK DISCUSSED. City Manager Paul West stated the provision of additional paved parking areas at Showman Park was recently approved by the City Council as part of the City's program of work. Mr. West stated that plans and specifications have been prepared and requested that the City Council authorize advertisement for bids for these facilities. He stated that it is necessary to initiate this work with as little time delay as possible in order that the parking facilities required for the Recreation Center be completed when work on the building is completed. Transparencies were displayed showing the landscaping planned and the paved parking areas. Mr. West stated that the paved areas would be a combination of parking facilities and tennis court facilities. This would provide for five additional tennis courts. The lighting of these facilities are included also in these plans. Mr. West discussed the problems that could exist, such as- grease from the cars on the paved areas used for tennis courts, and the scheduling of the tennis courts when ball games are scheduled. He assured that these problems could be worked out. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids for improvements to Showman Park. Page 618. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR RECREATION BUILDING AUTHORIZED. City Manager Pau West stated that the Recreation Center is scheduled for completion in early August, 1973, and it is anticipated that all additional equipment, fixtures, furnishings, and furniture will be in place and installed by late August. Mr. West recommended the City Council authorize the advertisement for bids for furnishings and equipment for the Recreation Building. The total cost for the items that will furnish the new and existing building is $ 23,000.00 for the gymnasium equipment and $5,100.00 for the furniture and furnishings. Mr. West stated that the gymnasium equipment will include such items as basketball backboards and baskets, volleyball standards, mats (for tumbling, wrestling, ladies exercise, judo, yoga) and complete apparatus that meets F.I I. G. specifications (Federation of International Gymnasts), such as Parallel Bars, Side Horse, Balance Beam and Rings. Safety wall cushions for the basketball players will also be included. The furniture and furnishings will include such items as the tables and chairs for the pre-school program, game tables for youth and adults, trash receptacles, and all that is necessary to put our Recreation Center in First Class condition and provide the citizens with a facility of which they can justly be proud. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids for . furnishings and equipment for the Recreation building as indicated by the City Manager above. ORDINANCE NO. 955 - LIBRARY ORDINANCE. City Manager Pau West stated that the ordinance being presented was recommended by the Librarian in order to help reduce our vandalism and loss of books. Mr. West reported that the City of Richardson has a similar ordinance which has been proven quite successful . After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance No. 955: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY BY ADDING SECTIONS 16-11 THROUGH 16-14 TO CHAPTER 16 -LIBRARY; PROVIDING THAT EVERY PERSON, PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A CHILD WHO SHALL TAKE SUCH LIBRARY MATERIALS EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF SUCH LIBRARY IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR; PROVIDING THAT REFUSAL OR NEGLECT TO RETURN BORROWED MATERIALS AFTER NOTICE TO RETURN IS SENT TO THE ADDRESS OF THE BORROWER IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR; PROVIDING THAT MUTILATION, MARKING, TEARING OR OTHERWISE DEFACINT OR DESTROYING OR INJURING IN PART OR WHOLE LIBRARY MATERIALS IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR; PROVIDING THAT THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A CHILD UNDER SEVENTEEN (17) YEARS OF AGE WHO VIOLATES ANY PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE IS SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN FINES NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ( $200.00); PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Page 619. ORDINANCE NO. 952 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5, HEALTH AND SANITATION, CREATING THE OFFICE F PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER. City Manager Paul West explained Ordinance No. 952 that was presented for consideration. The ordinance would do two things: (1) repeal Ordinance No. 143 of the City of Farmers Branch, which originally created the office of Public Health Officer; (2) amends Chapter 15 of the City's Code of Ordinances so as to create the office of City Health Officer in conformance with State Law and the City Charter. The intent and purpose is to allow the City Sanitarian to perform the routine environmental inspections (such as food services, rat infestations, stagnant water, etc.) with the Health Officer retained only to comply with State Law and for those services which might arise which require a licensed physician to perform. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", adopted the following caption ordinance No. 952: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 143 OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 15, HEALTH AND SANITATION; AND CREATING AN EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE NO. 954 AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS. Two ordinances had been given tote Council . One ordinance requires food handlers to have a health examination and health certificate to be renewed annually., and the other ordinance does not have this provision. Mr. West stated that he had been given information that the requirement of the health certificate as in one of the ordinances has been difficult to enforce by other cities. He recommended the City Council adopt the ordinance that does not require the health certificate. Mr. West explained the provisions in the ordinance. There was a discussion concerning the $20.00 permit fee requirement for all who make application for food service. Mr. West recommended that the food service establishments be allowed a period of 60 days to secure the required permit. The penalty up to $200.00 provided in the ordinance was discussed. The enforcement of the ordinance was discussed. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council Flaherty, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance No. 954 with a 60 day period for placing into effect. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AS HERETOFORE AMENDED BY DELETING Page 620. SECTION 13-12, CHEST X-RAY; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 13-14, CLEANLINESS OF EMPLOYEE, GARMENTS AND HANDS; BY AMENDING SECTION 13-58, APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Quevreaux requested the Administration to come up with a recommendation for setting grades for food service operations, provisions for their qualifications and the posting of this grade at a place visiable from the outside (such as their front window). APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - STREET MAIN- TENANCE DIVISION AUTHORIZED. The following information had been given to the City Council for consideration to a request for the appropriation of funds for the Street Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. The Street Division has spend an unusual amount of money on street maintenance caused primarily by water breaks. This work has been for above that was anticipated when preparation began on the 1972-73 budget. It has been necessary to continue this work through the winter and costs have been increased, to some extent, by heavier than normal ice damage. The maintenance work which has been done in repairing pavement after water breaks, the increased costs occasioned by the ice damage, the excellerated deterioration of many asphalt streets caused by the unusual amount of rainfall since October and the anticipated additional costs for repairing streets after utility breaks will require that an additional $15,000.00 be appropriated to the Street Division budget for fiscal year 1972-73. There was a discussion held concerning the need of this request. City Manager Paul West told of the need for the money to do street repairs as given above. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the appropriation of funds for the Street Division of the Public Works Department as requested by the City Manager in the amount of $15, 000. 00. EXECUTIVE SESSION Personnel Matters The appointments to various boards was discussed. Councilman Quevreaux expressed a desire for a survey to be made on the voting record of all board members and all applicants who wished to serve on the various boards. He does not want to know who they voted for but just to see if they voted. This to be done on the last two years. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", tabled the appointment for Alternate, Place I position on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Building Board of Appeals , until the next meeting. Page 621. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", appointed Richard W. Thomas, Charles McKee, and B. R. Gilbreath to the Board of Equalization for the coming year. Land Acquisition City Manager Paul West reported that the appraisals for the parcels of property required for the widening of Valley View Lane, from Webb Chapel Road to Templeton Trail, have been completed. Mr. West requested that the City Council authorize the City Administration to contact the affected property owners and offer them the appraised value, for their land, with authority to proceed with condemnation procedures if the offer is not accepted within 30 days. The tabulation of the appraisals was reviewed and discussed. Councilman Binford made a motion to authorize the City Administration to proceed with the acquisition for the parcels of property needed for the widening of Valley View Lane, with the authority to proceed with condemnation procedures if the offer is not accepted within 30 days, as recommended by the City Manager. Councilman Linn seconded the motion and all voted. The Council established the next Council meeting to be May 21, 1973 due to the lack of a quorum for the regularly scheduled meeting date of May 7, 1973. ADJOURNMENT. Upon a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of April 16, 1973 at 9:30 P.M.. Mayor Geor G rimmer City , cretary J. W. Wade. J Page 622.