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Min 06/05/1984 445 Wichita Falls , Texas Memorial Auditorium Building June 5, 1984 Items 1 & 2 The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8:30 o'clock A.M. , with the following members present. Gary D. Cook Mayor Thomas E. Swift Charles Thomas Charles Harper Councilmen Craig A. Wilson Bill Palmer James A. Welburn James Berzina City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Fred L. Werner Chief Accounting Officer The invocation was given by Doyle Henderson, Wesley Foundation. Item 3 Moved by Councilman Wilson that minutes of the meeting held May 15, 1984, be approved. Motion seconded by Councilman Palmer, and carried unanimously. Items 4a - 8g Items 6b, 6d, 6e, 7a, and 7b were moved to the regular agenda. Item 6c was deleted from the agenda. Moved by Councilman Harper that the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas, and carried unanimously. Item 4a Janna Schroeder, a Personnel employee, was honored as Employee of the Month for June. Mayor Cook presented her with a plaque, and two tickets each to a theatre and dinner. Item 5a ORDINANCE NO. 60-84 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14-21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE HEIRS OF A DECEASED MASTER ELECTRICIAN TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE FOR NINETY DAYS AFTER HIS DEATH. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer and Welburn Nays: None Item 5b ORDINANCE NO. 61-84 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 9L(6) (C) OF APPENDIX A, CODE OF ORDINANCES (COMPREHENSIVE SUBDIVISION ORD. 2118) FOR LOT 6-A, BLOCK 2, CANNON PARK ADDITION, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas , Harper, Wilson, Palmer and Welburn Nays: None 446 Item 6a RESOLUTION NO. 103-84 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR TRANSFER OF CITY'S AIRPORT AND AIRWAY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1982 ENTITLEMENT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEARS OF 1982 AND 1983 TO WILBARGER COUNTY AND THE CITY OF QUANAH, TEXAS. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer and Welburn Nays: None Items 8a-g Minutes of the meeting of the Kemp Public Library Advisory Board held May 3, 1984, were received. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer and Welburn Nays: None Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board held May 9, 1984, were received. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas , Harper, Wilson, Palmer and Welburn Nays: None Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Electrical Examiners held May 10, 1984, were received. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer and Welburn Nays: None Minutes of the meeting of the Landmark Commission held May 17, 1984, were received. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer and Welburn Nays: None Minutes of the meeting of the Civil Service Commission held May 22, 1984, were received. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer and Welburn Nays: None Minutes of the meeting of the Employment Benefit Trust Committee held April 24, 1984, were received. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer and Welburn Nays: None Minutes of the meeting of the Civil Service Commission held May 8, 1984, were received. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer and Welburn Nays: None Item 6b Discussion was held on a proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Wichita Falls Boating Club lease at Lake Wichita to delete the requirement for liability insurance. A motion was made by Councilman Palmer, for discussion, that the resolution be passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swift. 447 Item 6b, cont'd. Councilman Wilson asked if this is not a standard provision that we require liability insurance? City Attorney H. P. Hodge stated that it apparently is. Councilman Wilson asked if a guest were injured on the premises, would we not be a party to the suit? Mr. Hodge stated that he feels certain that we would. Councilman Palmer asked if we carry any liability insurance that would cover us. Mr. Hodge stated that our liability insurance is $100,000 deductible. Councilman Wilson stated that he sees no need to delete this requirement. It does not make good sense to him. Councilman Harper asked if it would make any difference from our standpoint if they had any insurance? Mr. Hodge stated that he feels we would be sued under any conditions, but we would file a cross action against them. If we got stuck with anything we should be able to recover it from their liability insurance. Councilman Wilson stated that it concerns him that they would even consider operating without it. Mr. Hodge stated that the yacht club only has 15 members. They would rather spend the money for something other than insurance. No one from the boat club was present. Councilman Thomas stated that their main request is for survival . Mr. Hodge stated that the Wichita Falls Yacht Club lease at Lake Arrowhead does not require liability insurance. Coun- cilman Palmer feels that we need to get some consistency in these requirements. Parks Director Bill Hursh stated that the Yacht Club has very few members, and the cost is a burden to them. Councilman Wilson does not want to put the City at risk. The motion failed by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Thomas and Swift Nays: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Item 6d RESOLUTION NO. 104-84 RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF MICHAEL F. GRIFFITH'S REQUEST FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE AS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A PERMIT TO OPERATE A LIMOUSINE SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS. Moved by Councilman Thomas that Resolution No. 104-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson. Councilman Thomas stated that he wonders how many licenses like this we will have requests for? Will we have motorcycles all over town? City Attorney H. P. Hodge stated that the ordinance requires this type of license. He is using the streets. Mr. Griffith stated that he proposes to use a 1934 Ford antique vehicle. It will be used for special occasions and weddings only. He stated that this business will be a sideline for him. Upon approval of the permit, he will provide commercial insurance coverage. He presently only has minimum coverage for a car. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilman Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays : None Item 6e RESOLUTION NO. 105-84 RESOLUTION AGREEING TO PAY ONE-HALF OF THE COST OF THE OFF-SITE STORM WATER SEWER MAIN SERVICING THE PARKER SQUARE AREA. Moved by Councilman Harper that Resolution No. 105-84 be passed. 448 Item 6e, cont'd. Motion seconded by Councilman Welburn. City Manager James Berzina stated that there is more to the drainage problem than what is directly affected by the apartments. There is another area not included in this particular project. We have agreed to pay one-half of the cost to bring it on down to connect with others at Fain and Speedway. Councilman Harper noted that we don't pick up any of the water from Parker Square into any other inlets. The City Manager stated that some of the water goes to Speedway and Milby. It will take the water off Milby by taking it underground under Speedway. Gene Probst, Engineer for the apartment complex project, stated that there is very little water on Speedway. Water comes out of Parker Square. The 48-inch line will be fully loaded coming out of Parker Square. You would have to run a line from Fain. An option would be to run a 54-inch line, and come down Milby. The City Manager stated that one of the things they used as a guideline is that the City will have to get involved in helping solve some of the drainage problems. If they have to run an additional line, they will not be able to collect from the property owners. If this doesn't solve the problem, they can run that one block line at a later date. Councilman Harper asked how are we going to pay for it, and why the statute was not strictly followed in the bidding process? City Attorney H. P. Hodge explained the State law requirement for taking bids. We are buying a system which has been put in the ground by someone else. He has never seen another case like this. The requirement for running the ad in the paper was not followed according to State law, and he is uncomfortable about it. Mr. Probst stated that they were not aware of these requirements. Councilman Harper stated that he knew of a school district (Prairie Valley) which did not follow the statutes, and they had to pay a big fine. They did not take bids. The City Attorney suggested that we go out for bids, and advertise and follow the statutes, and see what happens. Mr. Probst stated that he is uncomfortable about going back out for bids after the low bid has been known. Mr. Harper asked Mr. Probst if he had a wage rate? Mr. Probst stated that he didn't at this time, but he could get it. The City Manager stated that it could be paid from a bond fund, revenue sharing, or undesignated funds for drainage projects. An amendment was moved by Councilman Harper (later withdrawn) to satisfy state law requirements on bidding. Mr. Probst stated that this apartment project is totally dependent upon this pipe. He cannot start until the drain is installed. Mr. Hodge explained that we need to advertise 14 days prior to bid opening. The owner appeared, stating that they were interested in keeping the bidding local . It may cost us both some money by re-bidding the process. They solicited everyone in Wichita Falls that was capable of doing this kind of work. Zack Burkett and Timmins-Anderson are the only local firms capable of doing this. The pipe will be installed in the street. This man stated that they would not object to a two- week delay. The City Attorney stated that normally what you do in a situation like this is submit offers, and their bid is an offer to him. The owner stated that everyone now knows what the bidding process is. Councilman Thomas asked why we should penalize them? Councilman Harper stated that this is the law. City Manager James Berzina stated that they approached it with the idea of us contributing to their project. Mayor Cook noted that the previous request of the Council was for them to handle all the water for this project. Now they are asking for a contribution on this project because it will carry more than their water. In this situation we are shouldering our responsibility of addressing some of our drainage problems. Councilman Wilson asked if we had ever had a situation where we contributed to a private project? The City Attorney was not aware of any just like this. Water and sewer main contract with contractors was mentioned. Dub Dennis stated that he never did advertise those bids according to State statutes. The City also contributes in street development with contractors. 449 Item 6e, cont'd. Mayor Cook stated that he feels it is a question of whether this is a city project, or that of a private developer. He believes it to be a private devel- oper's project. He doesn't feel that this is a clear cut case. The City Attorney stated that he has not been able to find any legal precedence for this. Councilman Swift asked who would have paid for this if it had been done initially? Mr. Probst stated that it would be done by the City. This is just a final phase of a project not completed. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Thomas, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: Councilmen Swift and Harper Item 7a Award of bids was recommended, as follows. ' a. One-ton truck cab and chassis - Longhorn Chevrolet - $9,159.65 b. 7' x 9' platform bed w/hoist - Pierce Sales - $1 ,765.00 c. Pole trailer - Pierce Sales - $2,930.77 d. 70' working height aerial lift truck - Commercial Body - $70,931 .00 Moved by Councilman Thomas that the bids be awarded, as recommended. 4 Motion seconded by Councilman Welburn. Councilman Thomas asked how much more expense we will have in this money-saving project? Bob Parker, Traffic Director, stated that this is it. The motion was carried unanimously. Item 7b RESOLUTION NO. 106-84 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR INSTALLING NEW ROOF ON CENTRAL FIRE STATION Moved by Councilman Thomas that Resolution No. 106-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson. Councilman Thomas asked if this will take care of the roof sagging? Fire Chief Jameson stated that it will . The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas , Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None Item 9a A public hearing was opened concerning a proposal to eliminate parking meters for a 90-day test period. Clarence Muehlberger stated that since 1950 they have subscribed to parking meters. They have spent three months considering this request to remove parking meters in the downtown area. There is a deterioration of businesses leaving the downtown area. He mentioned Zales and Nobles, in particular. Parking is not the sole reason, but it is part of the reason. The $3.00 ticket has had some adverse affect on what they are trying to do downtown. They are trying to encourage downtown shopping, not only for Wichita Falls, but for the trade territory. The City has not done anything downtown about creating off-street parking with the revenue received from the parking meters. He requested the removal of parking meters for 90 days, or until Labor Day. f 450 Item 9a, cont'd. Councilman Wilson asked who initiated this? Mr. Muehlberger stated that it was initiated by a group of merchants. It is supported by the Downtown Association and Midtown Now. Councilman Wilson stated that as long as there is a broad-base support, then he is with them. The Council has had some experience in doing some things requested by people that did not constitute a broad-based support. Councilman Palmer asked what other cities of our size have done? Mr. Muehl- berger stated that he did not know, but that we have the best downtown of any city our size. Mr. Muehlberger stated that he has mixed emotions about this, but we need to do something. Traffic Director Bob Parker stated that Abilene and Tyler took the meters out, and began marking tires. Tyler put them back in 60 days. They are still out in Abilene, except around the activities center. Mayor Cook asked where the funds will come from to continue marking the tires after the 90 days? Mr. Muehlberger felt it would have to be researched. Mr. Berzina stated that we take in about $120,000. This is a break-even proposition. We tend to move out in front by the fines. We would have a net loss of $130,000 to $150,000 a year. During this 90-day period we could ascertain what revenue we would have by chalking the tires. Mayor Cook also asked about the cost of signage to tell people to move their cars within two hours? Bob Parker stated that they would place signs on existing poles. Councilman Thomas suggested that the downtown merchants make plans to advertise it. Mike Marks asked about changing the tickets to $1 .00. He stated that one girl comes down from the Bank and feeds several meters in front of his business, which takes up all the parking meters in front of his store. Ed Barrett, Assistant City Manager, stated that changing the fine will cause some problems in computer time, and they would need some lead time. It was agreed to leave the fine at $3.00, but remove the word "two" in Section 3 to provide that each successive hour would constitute a separate offense. Councilman Swift asked if additional people will be needed to chalk the tires? Mr. Berzina stated that they would not be needed. Councilman Swift asked if any of these people could be eliminated? Mr. Berzina stated that they would be needed to chalk the tires. Dwight Cummings appeared as a nar+nor ;n �;�---- - . . . 452 Item 10b Councilman Harper stated that he is a member of Maskat Temple, and worked on the project. He asked that the City Attorney rule on whether this would be a con- flict of interest. City Attorney H. P. Hodge stated that he did not believe it would apply. Charles Oldham appeared for Maskat Temple, requesting city water for their 30-acre tract of land located Southeast of the city limits. They purchased this land in 1981 . He stated that he told the City that he did not want to buy the land unless they could get water and electricity. He stated that Tom Darling worked out an oral agreement between Joe Smith and Ernest Lillard. A certified letter was sent to Ernest Lillard in 1981 , stating that if the letter does not meet his understand- ing of their agreement, to immediately advise in writing of any errors. They received nothing to the contrary. Mr. Oldham stated that after these facilities have been built, they will ask to be annexed. Mr. Oldham stated that they collect money for 22 hospitals. There is no billing system in any of their hospitals. They fly patients free of charge to their burn centers. They accept no money from the government or anyone else. He stated that there will be no residents on this line. Nobody else will use this water except Maskat Temple. It was noted by Councilman Thomas that neither Joe Smith nor Ernest Lillard were members of Maskat Temple. Councilman Wilson expressed concern that department heads were making commit- ments that they were not authorized to do. Mr. Oldham stated that this was stan- dard procedure at this time. RESOLUTION NO. 107-84 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SALE OF TREATED CITY WATER TO SERVE MASKAT TEMPLE'S 30 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS AT 453 Item 10b, cont'd. Mayor Cook suggested that in Paragraph 3 of the resolution, we change the word "main" to "line" in both instances, and delete the last sentence. He also suggested an additional Paragraph 6 to read as follows: Upon annex- ation of this property, Maskat Temple will pay the pro rata charges of all city services at that time, from which they would benefit. City Manager James Berzina stated that if we are going to do it, do it right. We should not let them tell us by the completion of that facility when we annex them. He does not think it is good planning to wait for them. We don't necessarily wait for that. We annex it when it is in the City's best interest to do so. Mr. Oldham stated that the City can annex them when they want to. If Maskat Temple pays for the entire cost of the line, how can the City be hurt? Councilman Swift stated that immediately after the four-inch line is put in, then the Temple will have to pay the additional cost of a bigger line. Mr. Berzina agreed. City Attorney H. P. Hodge stated that the only thing a property owner can do is request that their property not be annexed. When anyone ties on, they will be assessed for front foot or other costs. Moved by Councilman Harper that the resolution be amended to change the word "main" to "line" , and delete the last sentence in Paragraph 3; also, to add a Paragraph 6, as follows : Upon annexation of this property, Maskat Temple will pay the pro rata charges of all city services at that time, from which they would benefit. Motion seconded by Councilman Palmer. Bill Sheppard, of Rathgeber Road, stated that he believes the Council should say before voting on it whether it is being done just for the Shriners or whether a private individual can do the same thing? He stated that he has been trying to get water on Rathgeber Road for several years. Councilman Wilson responded by saying that what previous city adminis- trators told them in 1981 weighs heavily on his mind. Councilman Thomas commented that this is a non-residential area also. The amendment was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None Resolution No. 107-84, as amended, was carried by the following vote. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None Item 10c Mr. E. B. Bourland appeared concerning maintenance of Hillcrest Burial Park on Southwest Parkway adjoining Rosemont Cemetery. He stated that he has been trying to take care of this cemetery, and has spent about $200 of his own money for this purpose. He stated that a man named Bobby McAda came to him, stating that he wanted to help him. He mows lots, and has hired a young man going to college to mow this, with the City's approval . He will mow it for $70.00 per month. Mayor Cook noted that the cemetery is the property of W. W. Kerr, deceased. The City cannot pay maintenance on private property. The City can mow if it is a health hazard, and place a lien on the property. Mayor Cook asked why we haven' t served notice on the back taxes in the amount of $125? Mr. Bourland stated that there are 300 spaces, with 150 of them filled. Councilman Palmer noted that he did not see any recent burials out there. Mr. Bourland stated that Owens Brumley would not advise anyone to purchase lots out there. { 454 Item 10c, cont'd. City Attorney H. P. Hodge stated that cemetery property is unique. After a body has been buried, then that property is no longer subject to purchase or mortgage. Bill Hursh, Parks Director, stated that immediately after the tornado the Parks Department did some clean-up work there, but it was sparse. t1r. Bourland has done it for the past several months. Mayor Cook requested that the heirs be contacted. Fire Chief Jameson agreed to talk to them, and see what they planned to do with the cemetery. Councilman Thomas requested that Mr. Bourland permit the Park Department to retain the Hillcrest Cemetery records. Mr. Bourland agreed. The city staff was directed to look into this matter. Item lla ORDINANCE NO. 63-84 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR SCOTLAND PARK OVERNIGHT RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK. Moved by Councilman Thomas that Ordinance No. 63-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Harper, and carried by the following vote. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None Item llb ORDINANCE NO. 64-84 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING, AND ABANDONING A NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 2, CANNON PARK ADDITION AND RETAINING A UTILITY EASEMENT Moved by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No. 64-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Harper, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 65-84 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING, AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY IN CLIFTS RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 1 , BELLEVUE ADDITION, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS Moved by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No. 65-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 66-84 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING, AND ABANDONING A GUY-WIRE EASEMENT IN LOT 9, BLOCK 7, UNIVERSITY PARK, SECTION B-1 , WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS Moved by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No. 66-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None 455 Item llb, cont'd. ORDINANCE NO. 67-84 I II AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING, AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 6, BLOCK 2, MOLLER ADDITION, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS Moved by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No. 67-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Palmer, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas , Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays : None Item llc ORDINANCE NO. 68-84 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING ORDINANCES CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT OF DEED RESTRICTIONS FOR TWO (2) LOTS IN SOUTHLAND ADDITION, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS Moved by Councilman Harper that Ordinance No. 68-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas , Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None Item lld Discussion was held on a proposed ordinance requiring fees for landmark designation and design review applications. Councilman Wilson questioned if the fee requirement is necessary for a property owner to do something to his own property, such as painting, etc.? He believes we should require it for landmark designation, but not for changing an exterior. Moved by Councilman Thomas that this matter be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilman Swift, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None (Councilman Harper did not vote because of a conflict of interest. ) Item lle ORDINANCE NO. 69-84 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9P(6)(a) OF APPENDIX A, CODE OF ORDINANCES (COMPREHENSIVE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 2118) TO ALLOW FOR TWO (2) STORIED ZERO LOT LINE STRUCTURES WITH TEN (10) FOOT SIDE SETBACK Moved by Councilman Harper that Ordinance No. 69-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas. Planning Director Roger McKinney explained the requirements if it exceeds two stories. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None 456 Item llf Discussion was held on a proposed ordinance adding parking meters to the 800 block of Sixth Street. Mayor Cook requested that First Wichita Bank and the Atrium Building officials be notified before action is taken because they objected previously. Moved by Councilman Wilson that this matter be deferred until the next meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman Harper, and carried unanimously. Item llg ORDINANCE NO. 70-84 ORDINANCE DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND ACQUIRED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS ON KELL FREEWAY IS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC TRANS- PORTATION PURPOSES AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE STATE SELL SUCH LAND. Moved by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No. 70-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas, and carried by the following vote. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None Item 12a RESOLUTION NO. 108-84 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AWARD OF BIDS FOR CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT Moved by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. 108-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Palmer, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None Item 12b Moved by Councilman Harper that the bid for a street sweeper be awarded to Midwestern Engine and Equipment in the amount of $54,000. Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas , and carried unanimously. Item 12c RESOLUTION NO. 109-84 RESOLUTION AWARDING BID ON ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE RED DOOR SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTER Moved by Councilman Harper that Resolution No. 109-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas. Councilman Palmer asked where they put the dance floor? Sam Groves stated that they enclosed the patio. Frank Yates, President of the Board of Trustees of the Senior Citizens Center, stated that he feels this is the best use of the building. Everyone can take part. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilman Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None 457 Item 12c, cont'd. James D. McDaniel , of the House Council of the Red Door Senior Citizens ' Center, thanked the City Council for these improvements at the Red Door, and for the time spent on it. Item 13a RESOLUTION NO. 110-84 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ROAD AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS IN KIWANIS PARK AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT. Moved by Councilman Thomas that Resolution No. 110-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Wel burn Nays: None Item 13b RESOLUTION NO. 111-84 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR FOR 1981 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ASSESSMENT PAVING PROGRAM VI. Moved by Councilman Thomas that Resolution No. 111-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None Item 14a Ed Biggs reported on the Lake Wichita Task Force Committee. They have agreed on certain projects which need attention, as follows : (1 ) The pavillion area, (2) Jaycee Park, and (3) Water level . (See attached report. ) Councilman Thomas thanked Mr. Biggs and Donald Christian for bringing this report today. It will not cost the City if the Jaycees participate. Mayor Cook also expressed his appreciation. Councilman Harper mentioned the sludge being dumped in the landfill area, asking if it is as bad as it looks? Mr. Gross stated that it will be two weeks before the pump station is complete. They will begin injecting the sludge in land when it becomes operational . They don' t have a better place for it. It has been through the treatment plant. Councilman Harper also mentioned raising rabbits in neighborhoods. Perhaps the ordinance should be changed to allow only three (3) animals on any lot. Tom Edmondson, Health Department, stated that this is one of the issues addressed in a proposed animal ordinance. The permit has been revoked for a particular location. Councilman Harper mentioned the roof falling in at Popular Furniture. This same situation has happened in at least two other places downtown. We need to take care of this because it is a structure problem. What happens to the walls after the adjoining building is torn down? 458 Item 14a, cont'd. Councilman Palmer commented on the symphony in the park, and commended the people involved in this. He encouraged more activities such as this , but suggested that it be held on a day other than Sunday. Mayor Cook reported that the Median Adoption by the Council a year ago is now paid for. The City Council adjourned at 1 :30 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this � ti day of �-�+ ,��,� 1984. arY D - ook, Mayor ATTEST: Wilma J. Thomas, City Clerk 1 r .. - • 4 L'� f. i_G'L G-",i' �: a �.�.l" —_��r�'P'�.�"�%i//CG'��^C�� (-- CHARACTER UNDER THIS ARROW 1 REPORT to Wichita Falls City Council from Lake Wichita Task Force i I31Tuesday June 5, 19,94 151 1. Water level I The task force has followed up on efforts to raise the level ! 7i of Lake Wichita. At present , one irrigation canal is running ' bank full 24 hours a day; however, this is insufficient to g do much more than replace evaporation . i 111 Needed is a second source , with the best possibility a canal . that must have its channel restored for a distance of about I13 300 yards in the vicinity of Memorial Stadium. A third source is being studied that would take water acrossi 115 private Property at the head of the lake . However, it is unlikely this channel can be shaped this summer. 117 2. Jaycee Park �19) We have met with representatives of Wichita Falls Jaycees , �21 and have found them interested in improving their namesake Park . They have tentatively agreed to sponsor a cleanup day '231 for the Public within a few weeks . Jaycee Park lends itself to an improved beach . We have had j25! tentative Plans drawn up for such an area with reserved Park- ind and Paved access roads . We request that unspent capital 1271 j improvement bond funds designated for Jaycee Park roads be made available accordinFf to the Proposed overall Plan. 29 j Wichita Falls Jaycees also have expressed their interest in 31i holding their annual Chili Pow-Wow in Jaycee Park with the Profits being invested in Jaycee Park improvements . However,, 133 this will require action by the city council in making it Possible to secure a temporary beer Permit for the Park . We 135� request a study on the feasibility of the beer Permit . 0 Our short , intermediate and long- range Plans for the lake ;7 include making Jaycee Park a major recreational area. These ; Plans include an improved beach area and barriers to Prevent use of the beach by automobiles . 3. Pavilion Area Many Wichitans already use the dam and Pavilion area for fishing. Our Plan includes an earthen fishing Pier and some 23 shelter facilities . These are impractical at this time because j of lack of Public Parking. �35j We request that the city earmark funds to Purchase the Property 37 adjacent to the dam and Pavilion area for Public Parking. �3g j t 4 1 I i 43' i•; 45! 47i DO NOT TYPE BELOW THIS LINE