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Min 01/11/1960 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Bldg. January ll, 1960 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular sessil on the above date, in the Council Room of the Manorial Auditorium Bldg., at 7-30 o'clock P.M., with the following members present: K. C. Spell Mayor J. R. Ray E. J. Wininger Roger E. Thoes Aldermen Milam J. Vaughan Joe Bailey Meissner Jr. X Bill Thacker Geo. T. Henderson City Clerk C. J. Griggs City Manager Frank Gibson City Attorney The Invocation was given by Rev. Ben L. Baits, Fire Department Chaplain. Moved by Alderman Thacker that the Minutes of the last regular meeting held December 14, 1959, be and the same are hereby approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried. Moved by Alderman Thoes, in accordance with bids received by Geo. Mobley, Purchi Agent, Jan, 7, 1960, on 4 - 2 1/2 ton trucks for the Sanitation Department, the Board of Aldermen does hereby accept the recommendation of the Director of Sanitation and award thi -,to the lowest bidder, Kellam Waites, Inc., at their bid price of $12,501.84, fob Wichita Falls, evidenced by copy of Purchase Summary attached hereto. Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried. Moved by Alderman Ray, in accordance with bids opened by the Purchasing Agent Jan 7, 1960, for purchase of four Garbage bodies for the Sanitation Department, the Board � of Aldermen does hereby accept the recommendation of the Director of Sanitation, and awar bid to the lowest bidder, Hobbs Trailers, at their bid price of $13,190.002 fob Wichita F as evidenced by copy of Purchase Summary attached. Motion seconded by Alderman Thoes and carried. Moved by Alderman Vaughan, in accordance with bids opened by the Purchasing Age Jan. 7, 1960, for purchase of Fire Department FM Radio Equipmmt - 2 Way, the Board of Aldermen does hereby accept the recommendation of the Chief of Fire Department, and award the bid to the low bidder, Motorola Communications & Electronics Inc., at their bid price of 416,515.00, fob Wichita Falls, evidenced by copy of Purchase Summary, attached hereto. Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried. Moved by Alderman Thacker, in accordance with the recommendation of the Directo of Public Works, the Board of Aldermgn d es ere �Ce ectlboth h AN-ted to the said Director of Public Works Jan. 7, 1960;�f $r as���%2� i3nappearr excessive. The were as follows: Brodie-Enix Construction Co. Inc. $178,117.10 Elm Fork Construction Co. Inc. 174,096.15 Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried. N(W$ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: 'That the City Clerk of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, be and he is hereby authorized to surrender the above described Certificate of Indebtedness, Series A-1960, as evidenced by First National Bank in Dallas Receipt No. A 13610, dated Nov. 18, 1959, aggregating the sum of $400,000.00, now on deposit with the First National Bank in Dallas; Texas. Moved by Alderman Vaughan that Resolution No. 394 be and the same is hereby adopted and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Meissner and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Ray, Wininger, Thoes,, Vaughan, Meissner and Thacker. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1884 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1416 SO AS TO ALLOW HOLDERS OF PACKAGE STORE PERMITS, RETAIL DEALERS ON-PREMISES LICENSE AND RETAIL DEALERS OFF- PREMISES LICENSE, WHO ARE IN BUSINESS IN AN AREA WHEN THAT AREA IS ANNEXED TO THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS TO CONTINUE IN BUSINESS IN THAT LOCATION, AND DEFININC THE WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS WHO ARE EXCEPTED FROM ORDINANCE NO. 1416, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, Moved by Alderman Thoes that Ordinance No. 1884 be and the same is hereby approved and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Ray, Wininger, Thoes, Vaughan, Meissner and Thacker. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1885 AN ORDINANCE DISCONTINUING CERTAIN PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT SUITABLE OR NECESSARY FOR CITY PURPOSES, AND WHICH IS NOT INHABITED AS A PART OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, AND ELIMINATING THE SAME FROM THE CITY LIMITS OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THE SAME BEING A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE ROBERT EVANS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 74, WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH TRACT OF LAND IS FULLY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE. Moved by Alderman Thoes that Ordinance No. 1885 be and the same is hereby approved and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and lost by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Ray, Wininger and Thoes. Nays: Aldermen Vaughan, Meissner and Thacker. City Attorney Frank Gibson ruled that Ordinance No. 1885, being a de-anne.) ordinance, required a ma4ority of 2/3 vote, therefore, failed to carry. Moved by Alderman Thoes that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize the issuance of a permit to the City National Building Co. to install a masonry and concrete garbage container, approximately 6411 wide 5211 deep and 52" high, in the alley at the rear of the City National Building. Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried. Moved by Alderman Thacker, in accordance with request of Ryle Manufacturing Co., to close a portion of the alley between 31st and 32nd St., directly west of Holliday St., the Board of Aldermen does hereby direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordina to close the said alley, and present the same at the next regular meeting, for further consideration. Motion seconded by Alderman Vaughan and carried. Motion seconded by Alderman Meissner and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Wininger, Vaughan, Meissner and Thacker. Nays: Aldermen Ray and Thoes. Moved by Alderman Vaughan that the Board of Aldermen does hereby approve and authorize the execution of a water main Re-Imbursement Contract, in the amount of $5885.3; by and between Best Building Corporation and the City of Wichita Falls', Texas, for water /facilities in Section C of the Sikes Estates, an addition to the City of Wichita Falls, Wichita Coun6y, Texas; further does hereby authorize and empower City Manager, C. J. Grig to execute the said Contract for and on behalf of the City of Wichita 'Falls, Texas. Motion seconded by Alderman Meissner and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Wininger, Vaughan, Meissner and Thacker. Nays: Aldermen Ray and Thoes. Moved by Alderman Vaughan that the Board of Aldermen does hereby approve and authorize payment of the following accounts., or bills: j To Plymouth Products Inc.- $3253.20 due for Sewer IraprovemenP; t �6fi out of Sewer Bond Improv. District No. 4 Fund. Elm Fork Construction Co. Inc. 17912.32, for Sewer Improvements, District Nol 6, payable of of Sewer Bond Improv, District No. 6, Fund. Costello-Flick Const ruc- istrict #6 tion Co. 306.00, for Water Improvements, payable out of Water Bond Improv. District No. 6, Fund. Costello-Flick Construc- tion Co. 31751.28, for Water Improvements, District #6, payable out c Water Bond Improv. District No. 6 Fund. Tom Gillispie-McAda Bros. 5649.98�1 for Sewer Improvements, District #4, payable out Sewer Bond Lriprov. Districe No. 4 Fund; further, does hereby direct the City Clerk to draw checks for each of the above stated amounts. Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried. Mr. W. P. Killingsworth, owner of an apartment house located at 904 - 6th St., which was recently damaged by fire, came before the Council requesting permission to re- build the same in a manner in direct conflict with the Building & Fire Code. The matter was discussed at considerable length' by Mr. Killingsworth, City Fire Marshal, and members ;�of the City Council, whereupon, the following motion was made: aK ; Moved by Alderman Meissner that the above and foregoing request of Mr. Killings, be and the same is hereby referred to the Building Inspector, Fire Marshal, Building Code Appeals & Adjustment Board, and City Attorney if need be, for the purpose of determining the advisability of compliance with Mr. Ki.11ingsworth's request, and report back at the n regular meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried. Moved by Alderman Thacker that the Board of Aldermen does hereby appropriate th sum of $$400.00 to the annual 1959-1960 budget, for purchase of a signal light to be erect at North Gate of Sheppard Air Force Base, at a cost of approximately $400.00. Motion seconded by Alderman Vaughan and carried. Moved by Alderman Wininger that the Board of Aldermen does hereby approve and authorize the following tax refunds: To Bruce D. Smith $$6.40, for 1958 taxes paid on Lot 14, Blk 2, less NE 51, West Rivercrest Addn, for reason the same was the wrong property. The request of the Red River Valley Association for an annual contribution by t City came up for consideration, whereupon the following motion was made: • Moved by Alderman Meissner that the request of the Red River Valley Associatior above stated be and the same are hereby referred to the City Manager for study and reco= tion, and report back at the next regular Council meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Thoes and carried. Moved by Alderman Meissner that the Minutes of the Traffic Commission meeting , held December 17, 1959, also the Minutes of the Planning Board meetir held December 30, x 1959, be and the same are each hereby approved and ratified, copies of which are attaches hereto and made a part of the records hereof. Motion seconded by Alderman Vaughan and carried. Moved by Alderman Wininger that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Vaughan and carried. The Board of Aldermen then adjourned*'^' APPROVED this the day of 1960. G' Mayor_ ti ATTEST City lerk ' a� ,..�,� ����,� ti�,� J s � � � ,.� . . _ , �_ _ I , � I i i i � �� i , i ,,.�,< � i y `` j 1.` ,., i i }` ,: i ,: - � � � ,, ,: � r I P � I ,' 1 i I i '� i iI Ij �I �. i !I it I { __ _ i � j I� I I i i i i i : .. i i � . I �I � .I i F BOARD o' 1959 rIINUTE�FRIDAY DEC&4B The meeting was called to order by Chairman C. H. Parker with the following members present: C. H. Parker Charles Featherston Robert Pardue Gene Stephens OF SUBDIVISION�FLLAK�VIE'��� FARMS 25$-R. REVIsLD PLAT that the plat be Charles Featherston the public Motion was made by the usual requirements of approved subject to Works and Park Departments. Seconded by Gene Stephens and carried* LINCOLN HEIGI1TS 277. Rr�VISED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF that the plat Charles Featherston Motionsubject to Motion was made by tracks be approved e Public W°rks and Park Departmentsi north of the railroad requirements of th Seconded by Bob Pardue and carried. PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBDIVI SION NUHTH OF 3L51OUR ROAD AND EAST 307. OF F— A— I�Ay ed Stephens that the plat be aPprOv Gene Step and subject to the require- that was made y ed alleys be required Department and that the Public Works and Park ments of Featherston and carried. Motion was seconded by Charles SIDEWALKS that sidewalks 3113 Avenue R: I,lotion by Charles Featherston be required at this address. n seconded by Gene Stephens and carried. Motto ecvest for no Gene Stephens that the r IUrdinance 4$26 Alamo; Motion by Section III (1) of sidewalks be granted based on No. 1$42• ttobert Pardue and carried. Seconded by Mr. Franklin Henderson appeared before the Board to request an exception to the building set-back require- ments, as recommended by the Planning board on February 7, 1958 and approved by the City Council on Februay 24o 1958, at Ninth and Harrison on Harrison Str et side. Motion by Mr. Pardue that the Department of Public '!,corks either issue a building permit or that the City buy the 15t right-of-way needed to make Harrison Street a 90' street. Motion seconded by Kr. Stephens and carried. CO H. Parker, Chairman i1:y � eao j i I I I it \ y ` 90 - i30 � � 1 A K E F R ON T D R/ V E o '50.J I 70, l5'BL L 5 B C L r 5 B G =" 50 O 50' b 60 b I b P w O q O tn y y II y Zb Q3 y v u ro u III v ro R b b i � y I \ 130.3' li II. i lr m y i 60 V 4 i �t .0 x 130' l3 N O• l3 i =30 -- --'- �)FOn S�F[(L w;OEx�x4 vex✓osES �� O � F A / R W A Y -. —R 0 A 0_ - __ _..—_ _ r a a � n s � 2 o �l Z � � a a Z y 0 CITY OF WICHITA FALLS INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: C. J. Griggs, City I°lanager DATE: January S, 1960 FROM: William L. Baugh, Jr., City Engineer SU 13JECT: COMMENT: Attached hereto is a final plat of Section I of Lakeview 1�11anor Addition which the developer wishes to submit to the Board of Aldermen for approval,. This plat has been approved by the Planning Board, the Park Board and the Puhlic 4orks Department. Attached also are the proposed Protective Covenants for the subdivisions. Recommend approval. `William L. Baugh, Jr City Engineer :g NARSNA LANE � r I 0 xl N Z w a n / n, �; w a •� • i a � I I I < a I I Au6usrA a. 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No building., :em r, creep: or other obstruction shall be allowd upon 1-id ea..cnenr 'trip MINUTES OF CALL_D MEETING JICHITA FALLS PARK BOARD JANUARY 8, 1960 A SPECIAL ;-1',_E T I IJG OF THE I I CH ITA FALLS PARK BOAI;D WAS HELD THIS DATE AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIRMAN , MR. HARVEY. M-.'1"V RS PRESENT. MR. FRANK HARVEY, CHAIRMAN MR. MELVIN EVANS MR. MAX KRUGER °FRS. REAL,-,N DUBLIN MRS. W. B. WHITING MR. A. B. RUFF, JR. OTHERS PRESENT. MR. SPENCER P. ELLIS, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION MR. C. H. SNYDER AND MR. CLINT STIRMAN , DEVELOPERS OF EDGEMERE HEIGHTS ITEM 1 . THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIRMAN, MR, HAi,VEY. ITEM 2. THE PROPOSAL OF MR. C. H. SNYDER AND Mr. CLINT STIPMAN TO MAKE A CASH CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS ;N LIEU OF A PARK RESERVATION W,1S DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOW!ivG ACTION WAS TAKEN. MOTION t;= 642: MF;. RUFF MOVED THAT THE PARK BOARD RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THAT THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS ACCEPT A CASH CONT,�IEUTION IN LIEU OF A c PARK RESERVATION AS REQUIRED IN RrSOLUTION 114 IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDGEMERE HEIGHTS AND AS PROPOSED BY i't , STIRMAN AND MR. SNYDER AND THAT THE MONEY RECEIVED SHALL BE SET ASIDE AND RESERVED IN THE PARK FUND AND USED ONLY TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL Pl,RK LAND. MOTION SECONDED BY. MR. Evr,NS. MOTION CARRIED, THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS , THE MEETING ADJOURNED. Mr. FRANK HARVEY CH, 1 RMAN OFFICIAL. MRS. REAG,:N DUBLIN SECRETARY 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING WICHITA FALLS PARK BOARD DECEMBER 16, 1959 THE WICHITA FALLS PARK BOARD MET IN REGULAR SESSION, 3:00 P.M. , DECEMBER 16, 1959, AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE, 1809 FIFTH STREET. MEMBERS PRESENT WERE: MR. FRANK HARVEY, CHAIRMAN MR. JACK B. CARNES MR. MELVIN EVANS MRS. W. B. WHITING OTHERS PRESENT WERE: MR. SPENCER P. ELLIS, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION MR. EMERSON HALL, JR. , SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION MR. RAYMOND HAYES, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS MR. BILL HURSH, SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES MEMBERS OF JEFFERSON IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: MRS. A. L. MURRY, MRS. R. D. FORCHER, AND MRS. G. W. BRUFFEY, JR. MRS. EVA MAE WEAVER, SECRETARY TO MR. ELLIS ITEM 1 : THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIRMAN, MR. HARVEY. MRS. WHITING MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION SECONDED BY: MR. EVANS. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM 2: A BRIEF REPORT WAS GIVEN BY THE DIVISION HEADS ON THE PLANS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER. ITEM 3: MR. HARVEY INTRODUCED MRS. G. W. BRUFF'EY, JR. , A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE JEFFERSON IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF DISCUSSION FOLLOWED CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF JEFFERSON PLAYGROUND IN WHICH THE JEFFERSON IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION IS VITALLY CONCERNED. MRS. BRUFFEY GAVE A REPORT ON THE LAST MEET- ING OF THE JEFFERSON IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION AND STATED THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAD EXPRESSED ITS WISHES REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF A PORTION OF JEFFERSON PLAYGROUND. SHE POINTED OUT THAT THE ASSOCIATION VOTED TO RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THAT A PORTION OF THE PLAYGROUND BE DISPOSED OF AND THAT THE MONEY RE- CEIVED FROM THE SALE OF THIS LAND BE USED TO IMPROVE THE REMAIN- ING PORTION OF THE PLAYGROUND; SPECIFICALLY -- TO INSTALL AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND ESTABLISH TURF AREAS ON THE GROUNDS SO THAT ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS COULD BE MADE LATER. MANY FACETS OF THE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WERE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING ACTION WAS TAKEN. MOTION # 640: MR. CARNES MOVED THAT THE PARK BOARD RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THAT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARK PROPERTY BE DISPOSED OF AND THAT THE PURCHASER BE REQUIRED TO EXTEND MISTLETOE DRIVE FROM ITS PRESENT TERMINUS AT THE IRRIGATION DISTRICT EASE- MENT NORTH TO INTERSECT WITH JOHNSON (MONTROSE) ROAD, THAT THE STREET BE PAVED ACCORDING TO CITY PAVING SPECIFICATIONS, AND THAT THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY BE DEPOSITED IN THE PARK FUND AND UTILIZED TO IMPROVE JEFFERSON PLAY- GROUND. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE DISPOSED OF IN JEFFERSON PLAYGROUND -- BEGINNING 520.7t WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 210 LEAGUE I , DENTON COUNTY SCHOOL LAND, THENCE SOUTH 530-12T WEST A DISTANCE OF 581 ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF AN EASEMENT HELD BY THE WICHITA COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1 AND WICHITA COUNTY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #2, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THE SAME BEING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF JOHNSON ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 530-12t WEST, A DISTANCE OF 501 .0 TO A POINT; DECEMBER 16, PARK BOARD MINUTES, CONTINUED THENCE SOUTH 700-00T WEST, A DISTANCE OF 263.51 TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 240-241 WEST APPROXI- MATELY 430T TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF JOHNSON ROAD, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE INTER- SECTION OF THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF JEFFERSON PARK AND THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF THE S. H. RYDER HIGH SCHOOL TRACT AND THE SOUTH LINE OF JOHNSON ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 890-43T EAST ALONG THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF JOHNSON ROAD A DIS- TANCE OF 828.7T ) TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 3.96 ACRES MORE OR LESS (SKETCH ATTACHED). MOTION SECONDED BY: MRS. WHITING. MOTION CARRIED. NOTE: FOUR MEMBERS OF THE PARK BOARD WERE PRE- SENT AT THE MEETING AND THE CHAIRMAN CON- TACTED MRS. REAGAN DUBLIN BY TELEPHONE, EXPLAINED THE MOTION TO MRS. DUBLIN AND SHE VOTED FOR THE MOTION. ITEM 4: MR. HARVEY CALLED ON MR. ELLIS TO READ AND EXPLAIN THE DRAFT OF A RESOLUTION CLARIFYING EXISTING RESOLUTION 114 AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY OF ACCEPTING CASH CONTRIBUTIONS IN LIEU OF PARK RESERVA- TIONS. AFTER CONSIDERABLE DISCUSSION THE FOLLOWING ACTION WAS TAKEN. MOTION # 641 : MR. CARNES MOVED THAT THE PARK BOARD RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THAT A RESOLUTION BE PASSED AND ADOPTED ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF CASH CONTRIBUTIONS IN LIEU OF PARK RESERVATIONS. (DRAFT ATTACHED ). MOTION SECONDED BY: MR„ EVANS. MOTION CARRIED. (AGAIN MRS. DUBLIN VOTED BY TELEPHONE. ) ITEM 5: UNDER ADDITIONAL BUSINESS MR. HALL, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION# ASKED THE BOARD TO PASS A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIAT;ON TO MR, SMITTY BROWNING AND MR. M. L. BOYLAN FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PAN AMERICAN RECREATION CENTER MAKING A CHRISTMAS PARTY POSSIBLE FOR THE CHILDREN AT THE CENTER. THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED THAT THESE PEOPLE SHOULD BE THANKED FOR THEIR CONTRIBU- TIONS AND REQUESTED MR, ELLIS TO PREPARE THE RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION AT THE NEXT MEETING. THE BOARD THANKED MRS. WHITING AND MR, HARVEY FOR SERVICE ON THE BOARD FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, SINCE THEIR TERM EXPIRES AND THEY ARE RETIRING FROM THE BOARD ON DECEMBER 31 , 1959. THE REQUEST FROM THE WICHITA FALLS POLO CLUB TO LEASE A PORTION OF JAYCEE PARK WAS DISCUSSED BRIEFLY, BUT NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. MR. FRANK HARVEY CHAIRMAN OFFICIAL: MRS. REAGAN DUBLIN SECRETARY M R A E fi RESOLUTION NO. DECLARATION OF POLICY ON PLATS FIND SUBDIVISIONS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE_ BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF vJICHITA F,AL_.S, ILi;MQ. THAT FROM AND AFTER THIS DATE BEFORE ANY PLAT OR SUBDIVISION SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS FOR FILING OF RECORD THAT THE SAME SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION 114, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 26TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1951 , OR THE FOLLOWING% CASH CONTRIBUTIONS IN LIEU OF PARK RESERVATIONS A CASH CONTRIBUTION IN LIEU OF A PARK RESERVATION MAY BE ACCEPTED, AT THE OPTION OF THE CITY, WHEN ADEQUATE PARK AREA EXISTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE SUB-DIVISION , WHEN THE PARK RESERVATION WOULD BE TOO SMALL TO BE USABLE, WHEN THE PARK RESERVATION CANNOT BE ADDED TO AN EXISTING PARK AREA OR SCHOOL SITE, OR WHEN A PARK RESERVATION CANNOT BE ARRANGED TO CONFORM WITH THE MASTER PARK PLAN. AMOUNT OF CASH CONTRIBUTION THE CONTRIBUTION SHALL BE BASED ON THE CURRENT MARKET VALUE OF THE LAND P,ND THE SIZE OF THE CONTRIBUTION SHALL BE DETERMINED IN THE SAME MANNER ',S THE AMOUNT OF PARK AREA REQUIRED IN RESOLUTION 114. CI ACRE FOR EACH 30 RESIDENTIAL UNITS OR FRACTION THEREOF. ) VALUE OF THE LAND PER ACRE THE CURRENT MARKET VALUE OF THE LAND, PER ACRE, SHAALL BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION AND THE CITY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR, NEGOTIATING WITH THE OWNER OR SUB-DIVIDER. IF THIS COMMITTEE CANNOT AGREE ON AN ACCEPTABLE VALUE PER ACRE, THE VALUE SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY AN IMPARTIAL APPRAISAL BOARD IN THE SAME MANNER AS IN ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS. CREDIT FOR SCHOOL SITES SUB-DIVIDERS OR OWNERS MAY BE CREDITED FOR COMPLYING WITH RESOLU- TION 114 IF A SCHOOL SITE IS RESERVED WITHIN THE SUB-DIVISION _ND SUCH SITE COMPLIES WITH THE MASTER SCHOOL PLAN. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS RECEIVED CASH CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED IN LIEU OF -PARK RESERV,',TIONS SH;,LL BE DEPOSITED IN THE PARK FUND AND USED TO PURCHASE, DEVELOPS OR IMPROVE PARK SITES AS NEAR THE SUB-DIVISION AS PRACTICABLE• THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTING A DEFINITE POLICY ON THE MATTERS HEREIN DECLARED UPON AND THIS RESOLUTION IS FUR- NISHED FOR THE FURTHER GUIDANCE OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, OF THE CITY OF WICH IT;", FALLS; AND EACH OF THEM BY ITS DIRECTOR, OR APPROVED AGENT, SHALL ,'APPROVE ,^ANY PLAT OR SUBDIVISION BEFORE THE SAME IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF ALDER- MEN FOR ITS APPROVAL. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 19 . MAYOR ATTEST CITY CLERK DRAFT MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION December 17, 19'59 Thursday 2:00 p.m. Municipal Auditorium MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Nelson- Chairman Advisors: Frank C. Craig C. C. Daniel- Chief of Police Joe Baker Capt. Moore- Traffic Dept. J. Richard Long Jack Griffin- Traffic Eng, Dept. T. Herbert Brown Cody Greer- Ass1t. City Attorney Lt.Herbert W. erJ. White Wm. L. Baugh- City En-ineer Murrell Hooper and secretary to Commission Ralph Morgan, Jr. Pat Halverson The City of Wicnita Falls Traffic Commission met in regular session on December 17, 1959, at 2:00 p.m, on the stage of the ''4unicipal Auditoriums. The eleventh meeting of the year. Chairman 1•.artin Nelson called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. . tie invited the visitors to express their views on the items on the agenda of the Traffic Commission, after which, the following action was taken. NEG1 BUSINESS: 1. Discussion of a study made by the Traffic Engineering Division of the timei parking restrictions in the downtown area. It was moved by Ralph Morgan, seconded by Murrell Hooper and carried; that the parking restrictions on the following streets in the downtown area be changed from the present 4:00 to 6:00 pm. to 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The Traffic Commission felt that the studies indicated that the traffic volume from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. was not large enough to offset the advantaqe to the downtown shopper, by allowing him the use of the metered areas for an additional thirty minutes. They felt this action would help the business of the downtown merchants. Ninth Street, from Lamar to Holliday Street.(iorth Side) Eleventh Street, from Lamar to Holliday Str6c (North Side) Seventh Street, from Scott to Travis Street. (North Side) Lamar Street, from Seventh to Tenth Street (West Side) A further motion was made by J. Richard Long and seconded by Lt. W. J. White and carried; that the h to 6 p.m. parking restrictions presently on the south side of Fifth Street from Indiana to Bluff' Street also be changed to u :30 to 6:00 p m. . 2. Request for discussion of the present parking restrictions on the south-side of Fifth Street from Indiana to Bluff Street, This item was discussed and the members felt no action was necessary. 3. Request for discussion of the advisability of marking right and left turn lanes on Sixth Street from Brook to Ohio Street. This item :-aas discussed, no action was taken. Discussion of possible parkin?• restrictions and channeli_zat4_on for right turns at the; intersection of F.M. 369 and Lake Road. Thie item was tabled to allow further study. 5. Request for discussion of the angle parking in the 1900 block of Grant Strcct. This item was referred to the Police department for enf orctment, and the traffic engineering division was requested to r�:paint the present parking stalls. 6. Request for a short term permit, to enter from �' e south, on a one-way south- bound alley, in the 1000 block of the Lamar-Scott Alley. The traffic commission referred this item to the police department, to handle under t',ie authority granted them by Ord. 16L1- Art. 11 Section 29, pretain- in[, to emergency and experimental regulations. This recommendation was made by T. Herbert Brown, seconded by J. Richard Long and carried, Page 2- Traffic Commis ion Minutes, Lec. 17, 1959 In regard to the next 13 items; after completion of the required speed surveys, the Traffic Engineering Division, recommended that the following speed limits be established on the following sections of hi.^hways, -,j' ich are being annexed into the city limits. 7. U.S. 287- (East Scott) from Hines Blvd. to Pecan Grove Rd. Frc:;i Hines Blvd. to Hilltop Ave. 40 MT From Hilltop Ave. to nenrietta Rd. 45 MPH From Henrietta Rd. to Pecan Grove Rd. 50 MPH Moved by Lt. White, seconded by Ralph Morgan and carried that the above recommendations be adopted. 7 A. State 79, (north) from Pecan Grove Rd. to East Scott. From Pecan Grove Rd. to Stesco Ave. 50 MPH From Stesco Ave to East Scott (US 287)45 MPH Roved by Ralph Morgan, seconded by Pat Halverson and carried, that the above recommendations be adopted. 8. Loop 165, from Paradise Street to East Scott. From Paradise Street to East Scott (US 287) 45 MPH Moved by Ralph Morgan and seconded by Pat Halverson and carried, that the above recommendations be adopted. 9. U.S. 287-(Iowa Park Road) from the old city limits west to west of Wellington Lane. From the Old Iowa Park Road to Woodd Lane 40 viPH 4[ From Wood Lane t,o Kenley Lane From Kenley Lane to Wesley Drive 50 PIYi From Wesley Drive to Sunset Lane 55 . I From Sunset Lane to the west city limits 60 MPH (500' west of Wellington Lane) Moved by J. Richard Long, seconded by Frank Craig and carried, that the above recommendations be adopted. 10. U.S . 277-82 (Seymour Highway) from the old city limits, west 0.6 miles southwest of FM 369. From Ninth St. to 1000' southwest of Fairway Blvd. 50 MPH From 1000' southwest of Fairway Blvd. to new city 60 MPH limits. (0.6 miles southwest of FI1 369) Moved by J. Richard Long and seconded by Ralph Morgan and carried, that the above recommendations be adopted. 11. U.S. 281 (Jaeksboro Hwy) from Scott Street to Hampstead Lane and also the section from the old city limits south to the new city limits. From the south city limits (2600, south of Louise St.) to state 79 50 MPH MPH From State 79 to Oakhurst 45 MPH From Oakhurst to Christine Road 40 MPH From Christine Road to Hursh Ave. 35 MPH From Hursh Ave to Thirty-second Street 40 MPH From Thirty-second Street to Thirty-first Street 45 MPH From Thirty-first Strut to Thirtieth Street 50 MPH From Thirtieth Street to the city limits (Scctt Strut or called County Farm Road) idoved by Frank Cram, seconded by Ralph Morgan a .c carried that the above recommendations be adopted. 12 . F.IJI. 369, from the old city limit6 west to the n w city limits. From the west city limits at Barnett Rd. (or Buffalo St. ) to 55 MPH Lindale Drive Moved by J. Richard Long, seconded by Joe Baker and carried, that the above recommendation be adopted. 12 B c ction of F.M. 369 at US 277-82. From the city limits (4339, north of US 277-82) to the city limits (2640' south of US 277-82) 60 VIPH Moved by J. Richard Long, seconded by Ralph Morgan and carried that the ` above recommendation be adopted. Pave 3. Traffic Commission Minutes- Dec 17, 1959 13. Fairway Blvd.- from US 277 to Call Field Road. From US 277-82 to Call Field Road 45 MPH Moved by Lt. W. J. White, seconded by J. Richard Long and carried, that the above recommendation be adopted. 14. Call Field Road, From Boren to Fairway Blvd. From Boren Street to McNiel Ave 35 MPH From McNiel Ave. to Fairway Blvd. 40 MPH Moved by Lt. W. J. White, seconded by J. Richard Long and carried, that the above recommendation be adopted. 15. Beverly Drive (Loop 11) from US 287 to US 277-82. From US 287 to 0.45 miles south of Southeast Drive 45 MPH From 0.15 miles south of Southeast Drive to US 277-82 30 MPH Moved by Ralph Morgan, seconded by Joe Baker and carried, that the above recommendation be adopted. 16. F. M. 367, from Radio Road to Beverly Drive. From the west city limits at Radio Rd. (or Covington) to 0.2 miles east 55 MPH From 0.2 miles east of Radio Rd. to Southw�-st L'rive 50 MPH From Southwest Lrive to Galloway Drive 45 i1PH From Galloway Drive to Beverly Dr. (Loop 11) 40 MPH Moved by Ralph Morgan, seconded by Joe Baker and carried, that the above recommendation be adopted. 17. Sheppard Access Road, from the present city limits to Loop 165. From the present city limits to Loop 165 45 MPH Moved by Murrell Hooper, seconded by Lt. W. J. White and carried, that the above recommendation be adopted. 18. Request for approval to cut back the curb in the 600 block of Sixth Street to provide a parallel loading zone. (Pond's Laundry 8 Clc nine) Moved by J. Richard Long• that the Traffic Commission rEcommcnd that this request be denied, as there is not sufficient need shown, to warrant this request -:nd that it would bt a bad pr�:ccdent to ._sl—ablish, under these conditions. Motion seconded by i�iurr::ll Hocp�r -,nd carried. The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Th next Traffic Commission meeting will bt h-,ld January 14, 1960, at 2:00 p.m.