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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-02-22Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council February 22, 1966 CALL TO ORDER The regular'meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor W, G. Fuller at 7:40 P. M. in the Council Chambers at Euless City Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Messrs. B i I I Byers, Frank Douglass, Don Warren, Bobby Fuller and Harold Samuels. Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. I nniry A-rI MI The Invocation was presented by Councilman Frank Douglass. APPROVAL CF MINUTES 223 The minutes of the regular Council Meeting, February 8, 1966 and the Called Meeting of February 15, 1966 were approved as written. VISITORS Mills, Warren Fuller, Allen Venable, GradyyFoster, Kent Reaves, J.H. Stone, H.M. Ab Dr. Ernest J. Saschse, Jr.; and Mrs. Betty Potthoff. PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING Visitors in attendance were: Messrs. S. W. Matthews, C.W. Ellis, L.L. Hoover, Eugene W. H i I I , Bob Besley, Z. Joe Thornton, Joe Paul Jones, Herman Ies, C.W. Bell, D.L. Englehardt and Jack Bullard; Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Simmons, R.C. Eaton and H.E. Thomas; M.W. S I M M 0 N S PROPERTY Mayor Fuller opened the Public Hearing on rezoning request from "A" Residential to "C " Commercial submitted by Mr. M.W. Simmons -- this property described as a tract or parcel of land situated in the A.J. Huitt Survey, A -684, Tarrant County, approximately 11.25 acres near the Park Crestmoor Addition. City Manager Cowell read Planning and Zoning Minutes, dated January 18, 1966, Item III A, i n which the PI ann ing and Zon ing Ccrrmiss ion recommended approval of rezon ing requested , as submitted. Mayor Fuller inquired if there are opponents or proponents in this rezoning case. Mr. Warren Fuller stated that he is representing Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Simmons, who are desirous of rezoning this property. After discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the rezoning request as submitted. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Fuller, Warren, Douglass and Samuels Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried and the Public Hearing closed. (First reading of Ordinance March 8, 1966.) 224 (Page Two - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, February 22, 1966) 11. PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING S.W. MILLS PROPERTY, HIGHWAY 183 Mayor Fuller opened the Public Hearing on the rezoning request of Mr. Sam W Mills' property on Highway 183, Lot 5, Block 1, S, W, Mills Subdivision, out of the A. J. Huitt Survey. Mr. Mills requests rezoning from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial for this tract. City Manager Cowell read minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission, dated February 1, 1966, item 111; however, these minutes were not relative to the rezoning of this property. Mayor Fuller inquired if there -was opposition to the rezoning, and Reverend D. L. Englehardt, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church located on property adjacent to the Mills Property, stated that he is- concerned about the drainage channel in the area, realizing that improvements to the drainage-ditch might possibly place an assessment cost against his church. Mr. B i I I Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, reminded the Council that at the time the Capital Improvement Program was adopted, the Council informally adopt Td the general policy that the City would be responsible for improving dr�inage course adjacent to present developed property and that developers or builders would be responsible for drainage improvements that are necessary through presently undeveloped ' property. City Manager Cowell informed the Council and those present that funds are not available, at this time, for improvements to this drainage channel; that perhaps consideration should be given to the developer placing monies in escrow for their portion of the cost of improve- ments to the drainage channel, and the City, when in a position to do so, could sell bonds for funds applicable to the improvements of the drainage ditch, for the City's portion of the cost of such improvements. Councilman Byers inquired if the City is responsible for improving this drainage ditch or a portion of it, and the C i t y Manager explained t h a t the p o l i c y , as previously discussed by M r . B i l l Ratliff, applies to the City's responsibility in this matter. City Manager Cowell read a letter sub- mitted to the Planning and Zoning commission from Mr. Kenneth English, repre- senting the engineering firm Gregory, Knowlton S- Ratliff, in which the Engineers discussed the drainage in this area. (Copy of this letter a part of Official Minutes in Office of City Secretary.) Mayor Fuller inquired if there were proponents in this rezoning case, and Mr. Warren Fuller informed the Council that he is representing Mr. Sam Mills, who is desirous of sell ing this property -- this tract of land is suitable as Commercial Property, and Mr. Mills is anxious to dispose of it, as soon as possible. He considers the rezoning would be advantageous in thissale. Mr. Warren Fuller stated that Doctor Joe Burke and his associates propose to build a hospital on this property. Mayor Fuller inquired if there -was opposition to the rezoning, and Reverend D. L. Englehardt, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church located on property adjacent to the Mills Property, stated that he is- concerned about the drainage channel in the area, realizing that improvements to the drainage-ditch might possibly place an assessment cost against his church. Mr. B i I I Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, reminded the Council that at the time the Capital Improvement Program was adopted, the Council informally adopt Td the general policy that the City would be responsible for improving dr�inage course adjacent to present developed property and that developers or builders would be responsible for drainage improvements that are necessary through presently undeveloped ' property. City Manager Cowell informed the Council and those present that funds are not available, at this time, for improvements to this drainage channel; that perhaps consideration should be given to the developer placing monies in escrow for their portion of the cost of improve- ments to the drainage channel, and the City, when in a position to do so, could sell bonds for funds applicable to the improvements of the drainage ditch, for the City's portion of the cost of such improvements. Councilman Byers inquired if the City is responsible for improving this drainage ditch or a portion of it, and the C i t y Manager explained t h a t the p o l i c y , as previously discussed by M r . B i l l Ratliff, applies to the City's responsibility in this matter. City Manager Cowell read a letter sub- mitted to the Planning and Zoning commission from Mr. Kenneth English, repre- senting the engineering firm Gregory, Knowlton S- Ratliff, in which the Engineers discussed the drainage in this area. (Copy of this letter a part of Official Minutes in Office of City Secretary.) G5" (Page Three - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, February 22, 1966) Mr. H. E. Thomas presented a petition, dated February 22, 1966, signed by residents i n the immediate vicin ity of the M i I I s Property. This petition is in opposition to the construction of a hospital build- ing in the area adjacent to their homes. The reasons for their objections are as follows: 1. The excessive traffic on the affected residential streets would create a severe hazard for the children in the neighborhood. 2. The value of the residential property would be sub- stantially reduced. 3. Emergency traffic to the hospital would create an unbear- able nuisance, Mr. Thomas states that he lives on Lot 11, Block 11, Oakwood Terrace Addition. This property is adjacent to the tract where the new hospital will be located, if this property is rezoned to accomodate this construction. Mr. Thomas stated that residents in this area are con- cerned about the opening of Mills Drive, to make it accessible to the hospital -- that when this street is opened, as a through- street, the increased traffic w i l l be hazardous to the children in the area; that children walking to the school South of this area would be in danger from the increased traffic and; therefore, the p e t i t i o n e r s are not anxious t o see M i l l s Drive as a through - street. Mr. Chuck Bell , Hospital Administrator, stated t h a t the main entrance t o t h e h o s p i t a l w i l l be on Highway 183, and that t h e h o s p i t a l associates have not requested M i l l s Drive as a through- street; that they do not wish to.create a traffic problem and are not anxious to have an entrance on the South side of the hospital property. Councilman Samuels asked Mr. Thomas if he thought the property owners would object to t h e rezoning, if M i l l s Drive would be left as it exists at this time. Mr. Thomas stated that this would be favorable; however, there are other matters concerning the residents in this area who are objecting to the construction of the hospital. Doctor Sachse, a doctor associated with Doctor Burke, stated that the group desirous of building this hospital is anxious to build a hospital which will be an asset to the community -- a well - constructed and beautiful building, and that he does not think the adjacent property would decrease in value, as the result of having a hospital in the area. Mr. Bill Ellis inquired if there is a method by which the property owners could be protected by a fence being placed behind the hospital building. Mr. Ellis stated that another area of concern is the trash and debris that would collect in the drainage ditch. Councilman Douglass stated that in 1963, while serving as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the use of this property had been discussed, and the Planning and Zoning Commission had been of the opinion, at that time, that the location of this property limits its use; however, it seems most desirable for a hospital, and that, in his opinion., he would rather a hospital be constructed there than a warehouse. Doctor Sachse, a doctor associated with Doctor Burke, stated that the group desirous of building this hospital is anxious to build a hospital which will be an asset to the community -- a well - constructed and beautiful building, and that he does not think the adjacent property would decrease in value, as the result of having a hospital in the area. Mr. Bill Ellis inquired if there is a method by which the property owners could be protected by a fence being placed behind the hospital building. Mr. Ellis stated that another area of concern is the trash and debris that would collect in the drainage ditch. 2'2 .L.; (Page Four - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, February 22, 1966) . Mayor Fuller commented that, in the event a fence is placed between the hospital property and the residences, the fence would have to be on the home owner's property, rather than the hospital property, since the hospital is not-requesting a fencd. Mr. Ratliff stated that the drainage ditch, when completed, is to be a concrete lined, open drainage ditch, and, in his opinion, could not be any more hazardous, if as much, as it is now. Mr. R. C. Eaton stated that a petition had been presented to the Council, objecting to the consideration of the hospital, and that he feels that it should be given consideration by members of the Council. M r . A l l e n Matthews asked i f there w i l l be a protection on the drainage ditch, which he considers to be very hazardous. He stated t h a t , if the h o s p i t a l associates w i l l fence the area to protect the c h i l d r e n and cars, t h i s w i l l help. Mayor Fuller commented that, in his opinion, the fencing of the area would not be the hospital's responsibility. Mr. Don Hastings, who lives on Simmons Drive, stated that there are several people on the South side of this property who desire to have an opening onto the hospital grounds on the South side area. He stated that he feels that people coming from this portion of the community to the hospital would create a traffic problem, if an entrance is not constructed from that area directly to the hospital grounds. Mayor Fuller inquired if there were others who wished to comment in this rezoning case. Councilman Byers stated that, in his opinion, the Engineers should present a report on The Opening On The South Side of The Property VS. No Opening On The South Side Of The Property. Councilman Douglass stated that, in his opinion, the Engineers should report on the drainage problem in the area. Councilman Samuels stated that he would like for the minutes to reflect that the people concerned in this zoning case be assured t h a t a d e c i s i o n i n t h i s zoning case w i l l be rendered at the next regular meeting of the Council, March 8, 1966. Mayor Fuller declared the Public Hearing closed. INTERVIEW: FIRM OF ROBERT CALDWELL & ASSOCIATES, UP -DATING MASTER PLAN Mr. Joe Paul Jones, representing Robert Caldwell and Associates, presented a proposal to the Council for considera- tion for up- dating of the City's Master Plan. Mr. Caldwell's report mentions three plans, which are as follows: 227' (Page Five - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, February 22, 1966) Provide your City with consulting city planning services upon a reimbursible basis, with a maximum stipulated cost for up- dating your Master Plan over a stipulated time period, with such interim services and planning phase production and submission as you may desire and require from time to time. 2. Provide the consulting city planning services required to develop an up -dated Master Plan on a stipulated lump -sum basis consisting of the particular planning phases that it i s believed that the City needs now, the project to be financed entirely by the City, payments to be made per- iodically as each phase report i s completed and presented to the City. 3. Provide the consulting city planning services required to develop a complete comprehensive master plan in accordance with the criteria approved by the Texas State Department. of Health and the Housing and Home Finance Agency, the plan to be completed and submitted in interim reports with a final` summary report, the project to be financed through a 2/3 Federal grant under the Housing Act of 1954, as amended, the City contributing 1/3 plus the costs of State super- vision and administration. Mr. Jones stated that he would go into as much d e t a i l , as the Council desired; however, the proposal submitted and the d i s - c u s s i o n a t a previous meeting included a l l phases of up- dating the Master Plan, and anything that he might add would be repetitious; however, he would be happy to answer any questions that the Council might desire to ask. Councilman Douglass asked Mr. Jones which of the three proposals he would. recommend and what his feelings are concerning the use of the Federal 701 Plan. Mr. Jones commented that it is not customary to suggest a definite proposal on several submitted for consideration; however, he would advise that the 701 Plan requires a lengthy application to the State Department of Health and the Housing and Home Financing Agency. It requires five or six months for processing. Mr. Jones thanked the Council for its consideration of his proposal, and Mayor Fuller advised Mr. Jones that he would be notified in the near future, on the Council's decision in the employment of a firm to up -date the City's Master Plan. (Mr. Jones stated that it was certainly not any of his affair; however, having listened to the comments in the zoning case pertaining to the proposed hospital construction, that he had not heard of a hospital decreasing the valuation of adjacent properties; that in most cases, it was exactly the opposite -- the valuation increased when a hospital i s constructed near a residential area. He said that, in most cases, opening a through- street near a hospital would cause more parking on the street; that some people would park on the street and walk to the hospital, rather than pull onto a hospital parking lot.) r (Page Six - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, February 22, 1966) I V.. SECOND READING CF ORDINANCE NO, 274 CLOSING A PORTION CE COUNTY ROAD N0. 3157 City Manager Cowell presented the second reading of Ordinance No. 274, which closes a portion of County Road No. 3157, located in the Western Euless City Limits and described in field notes attached to the Ordinance on fi I e in Office of City Secretary. Councilman Warren made the motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 274. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Fuller, Byers, Warren, Samuels and Douglass Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. (Official copy of Ordinance No. 274 on f I e i n Office of City Secretary.) (City Attorney James Cribbs reported that all documents for the dedication of Right -of -way and purchase of the West Euless Park Site are in order.) V. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE CLOSING AN EASEMENT, ED I SON CROMER PROPERTY. SOUTH MAIN AND HUITT LANE City Attorney James Cribbs presented the f i r s t reading of an Ordinance closing a drainage easement on the Edison Cromer property located at the corner of South Main Street and Hui<tt Lane. Councilman Byers made the motion to approve the First - Reading of this Ordinance. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows.: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Fuller, Warren and Samuels Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. (Second Reading of Ordinance on March 8, 1966.) VI. FIRST READING CF ORDINANCE N0. 274, ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM City Manager Cowell presented First Reading of Ordinance No. 275, establishing Policies and Procedures for the maintenance, improvement and extensions of the municipally owned Water and Sewer Systems. These policies are entitled RULES, REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY CF EULESS WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS ADOPTED 1966. This Ordinance stated that the Ordinance and Exhibit A (RULES, REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES) shall be posted on the Bulletin Board at the Euless City Hall, for a period of fourteen (14) days, and that the Caption of the Ordinance shall be published, as required by the Euless City Charter and the Statutes of the State of Texas. (Page Seven - Minutest of the Regular City Counci 1 Meeting, February 22, 1966) City Attorney Cribbs informed the Counci 1 that the City Secretary should comply with Article Two of thin Ordinance on the posting and publication relative to this Ordinance. Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 275. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Counci Imen Fuller, Douglass, Warren, Samuels and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Second Reading of Ordinance No. 275 on March 22, 1966.) (Councilman Samuels stated that he had heard many nice comments on the letter, signed by the Water Superintendent, recently mailed to water customers, con- cerning the "cycle b i I I i ng ", a new procedure in the Water Department bi 11 ing.) Vil. BIDS: SPRINKLER SYSTEM EQUIPMENT Bids on Sprinkler System Equipment were opened at 2;00 P.M., February 17, 1966, at the Euless City Hall, by the City Secretary, and tabulated as follows: 1. Venable Sprinkler System Irving, Texas $2,432.60 ,Alternate 2,3 72.60 2. Williams Specialty Company Fort Worth, Texas $2,731 .36 3. Goldthwaite's of Texas Fort Worth, Texas $2,54o.25 A copy of the tabulated bids were sent to the Mayor and Members of the Council, immediately following the Bid Opening. Mr. Kent Besley, representing Gene Schrickel and Associates, Park Planner, informed the Council that Gene Schrickel and Associates have evaluated the bids and recommended Alternate Bid submitted by Venable Sprinkler System, Irving, Texas, in the amount of $2,372.60, be accepted by the City of Euless. 229' Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve and accept the recommendation of Gene Schrickel and Associates, and accept the Alternate Bid of Venable Sprinkler System, in the amount of $2,372.6o. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, F u I le r, Warren, Samuels and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of bids submitted on f i l e i n Office of City Secretary.) 230 (Page Eight- Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, February 2 ?, 1966) V111. B. & M. MACHINE COMPANY DRAINAGE EASEMENT RELEASE City Manager Cowell informed the Council that the City Offices had received a letter signed by Glenn N. Boydstun, President of B. & M. Machine Company, requesting the release of a three (3) foot Temporary Construction Easement. at 233 Arl ington- Bedford Road, South. City Manager Cowell stated that he had requested the Water Department Super- intendent, Mr. Sam Knight, to investigate the location of this Temporary Easement, and that Mr. Knight has reported that, after reviewing the location of the Temporary Easement, he finds no objection to the release of the three (3) foot Construction Easement;- therefore, City Manager Cowell stated that his recommendation is to release this Construction Easement, as requested by Mr. Boydstun. Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the City Manager's recommendation and, release the three (3) foot Construction Easement, Councilman Fuller seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels, Fuller, Byers and Warren. Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried and recommended that the City Attorney check into the legal aspects of the release of this Temporary Construction Easement. (Copy of letter on f i le in Office of City Secretary.) IX. RESIGNATION CF MR. HENRY USELTON, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND NORTHEAST CITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL City Manager Cowell read the letter of resignation from Mr. Henry Uselton, a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and NQ.rtheast Cities Advisory Council. Mr. Uselton stated that he had served on various commissions and committees in the City Government for a number of years, and due to his work schedule and other outside activities, he requests the Council's acceptance of his resignation. Members of the Council expressed regret upon receipt of Mr. Uselton',s resignation, commenting that he had been a faithful and loyal servant to the City. After discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Uselton should be requested to serve in these capacities until the new appointments are made in April, 1966. Councilman Douglass left the meet'ing at this time, telephoned Mr. Uselton, and returned to the meeting, informing the Council that Mr. Uselton has agreed to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission and Northeast Advisory Council, until April, as. requested by the Counci 1. (Page Nine - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, February 22, 1966) 0 RESOLUTION NO, 122, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FCR REZONING LUCAS PROPERTY 231_, City Secretary Vada Ferris presented Resolution No. 122, requesting March 22, 1966, as the date for Public Hearing on the rezoning request submitted by Messrs. James and Lindley Lucas. This request is for rezoning properties North of Wilshire Village, approximately five and one - half (53) acres, out of the Terrell Jasper Survey, from "A" Residential to "C " Commercial. Councilman Fuller made the motion to adopt and approve Resolution No. 122, as presented, setting March 22, 1966, as the date for the Public Hearing. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Byers, Fuller and Samuels Nays: None Mayor K G. Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Resolution No. 122 on f i I e in Office of City Secretary.) XI . DISCUSSION: REZONING CF MILLS PROPERTY - HIGHWAY 183 The Council entered discussion again on the rezoning of S. W. M i I I s Property, i n which considerable discussion trans- pired during the Public Hearing earlier in this meeting. (item I1.) Councilman Samuels made the motion that this property be rezoned, as requested from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial. Mayor Fuller stated that, in his opinion, the Council should delay action in this zoning case, until information concern- ing the location of a fence and the proposed improvements to the drainage channel could be submitted to the Council from the Consulting Engineer. " Councilman Fuller seconded Councilman Samuels' motion and recommended that the matters of the fence, drainage channel and street opening be resolved before issuage of a Building Permit for the construction of the proposed hospital. (Councilman Warren left the meeting at this time, after receiving an emergency telephone call.) The vote on the motion to approve the rezoning of this property is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Fuller, Samuels and Douglass Abstain: Counci Iman Byers Nays: None The City Attorney ruled that it has been determined that the petition submitted by the property owners protesting this rezoning constitutes more than twenty per cent (20 %) of the property owners in the area of the proposed rezoning, and, therefore, an affirmative vote of three - fourths (3/4) of a full Council is necessary to approve this change. The f u l l membership of the Council not being present, at this time, Mayor Fuller declared the motion failed, based on the City Attorney's ruling. (Civil Statues of the State of Texas, Article 1011 e.) 232 (Page Ten - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, February 22, 1966) , (Councilman Byers stated that he abstained in this zoning case because it was his understanding, in the discussion during the Public Hearing, that a decision would not be made in this rezoning case until the information from the Engineers concerning the drainage ditch, location of fence and opening of the street had been reviewed by the Council; and that he considers that the people who had attended this Public Hearing were of this opinion.) XI1. CITY - SCHOOL MEETING REPORT COUNCILMAN SAMUELS Councilman Samuels reported that he had recently attended a City - School Meeting, and the Scho61 Board i s desirous that Delta Street, i n the proximity of the new Euless High School, remain a closed street, and that the area i n the Northern end of the school ,site.;, remain zoned "A" Residential. He stated that the School Board's opinion i s that these are vital factors in the location of the high school site. Councilman Samuels stated that discussion was held concerning the joint construction of a swimming pool, and the School Board is anxious to have the City's opinion of joint- construction and joint -usage of a pool to be located at the new high school. Considerable discussion followed, and Mayor Fuller commented that, in his opinion, this is a fine idea; however, that the pool should be heated and used on a year -round basis -- perhaps;,, with the students using the pool during the day and families in the evening hours. Mayor Fuller requested that each Councilman give his opinion of the idea of the City's participation in this joint- construotim Councilman Fuller stated that he thinks this is a very good idea and is in favor of the City's participation. Councilman Byers stated that he thinks the idea is a good one, but the City would have to consider the financing of this venture. He inquired if the City's budget had funds avilable for this project. City Manager Cowell informed the Council that, prior to the adoption of the Capital Improvements Program, the Park and Recreation Committee had recommended the construction of two neighborhood pools, and that this recommendation had been taken into consideration at the time the Capital Improvements Program was prepared and adopted. The City Manager stated that the City does not have funds at this time, but that future bond sales could finance the construction of this swimming pool. Discussion followed, and it was agreed that the City cannot-make a definite decision of entering into an agreement with the School Board until a definite cost for the construction of the pool is known. (Some buildings would be included in this construction.) Councilman Douglass stated that he thinks the idea is good. Mayor Fuller stated that his recommenda- tion is that the City Manager meet with the.Park Planner, Mr. Schrickel;, and Superintendent Odel1, to consult on this, project. 233 (Page Eleven- Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, February 22, 1966) City Manager Cowell stated that, if the Council w i l l go on record as stating the City w i l l participate i n this project in .the. amount of $120,000.00 over a period of two years, he can submit this information to the School Superintendent, in order to expedite this project, Councilman Samuels stated that the School Board has announced that the bids for the new high school will be approved some time in the early Summer of 1966, and a decision i s needed very soon, con- cerning the City's plans on this project. Councilman Byers stated that, in his opinion, the City should not set a definite amount, at this time -- just merely indicate that the City is interested in this joint participation. Mayor Fuller stated that he recommends that the Park Planner, Mr. Schrickel, and City Manager Cowell meet with Mr. Odell and submit a report to the Council on this meeting. Councilman Byers stated that he does not feel that this is a matter for the Park Planner, Mr. Schrickel, that perhaps it is a matter for the Architects, since buildings will be involved in this project. City Manager Cowell stated that since Mr. Schrickel co- ordinates with the School Board and is the City's Park Planner, he had considered Mr. Schrickel would be a consultant in this case. After further discussion, it was agreed that the Council is basically in favor of this plan, and that the City Manager should notify Mr. Odell, Superintendent of Schools, of the City's opinion in this matter, but without mentioning any figures. XIV,' EMPLOYMENT OF ROBERT CALDVVELL AND ASSOCIATES Councilman Samuels made the motion that the City employ the firm of Robert Caldwell and Associates to up -date the City's Master Plan. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Byers and F u l l e r Nays: Counci Iman Douglass Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried, and the firm of Robert Caldwell and Associates employed, but it was agreed that the Council would not make a decision, at this time, on which of the three proposals submitted would be accepted by the Council. (Councilman Byers stated that the City Manager should advise Mr. Bob Hol l i n of Land Planning Inc., the unsuccessful planning firm previously interviewed, of the Council's decision in this matter before this item reaches the newspapers.) 234 (Page Twelve- Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, February 22, 1966) XV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:45 P. M. ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: Mayor