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Home My WebLink About1956-03-06 Regular Meeting _ _ _,.: � i � � � � . Regular meeting of the City Council was held on March 6, 1956 with � ""� the following members present : Mayor Joe Clark; Alderman M. B. Austin, � R. T. Eidson, E. M. Pair, & R. F.Shelton; Secretary Hugh Millican. Mr. Brewer of the County Health Department and Mr. Loper of the ' Grapevine Lockers met with the Council to Discuss the possibility of , setting up a City Health Departrnent with facilities for inspection of ' animals for slaughter. No action taken. i � � General discussion was held concerning parking problems along State Highway 114. No action taken. � Following a favorable report from the Planning & Zoning Commission, i ' Alderman Shelton made a motion and Alderman Eidson seconded the motion !�,�(�'`� which passed, to set a public hearing at the City Hall on April 3 , 1956 � for the consideration of the following: � � a. To change in zoning district classification from 1 '; "A'1 dwelling district and "B" dwelling district to f'G1t Local Business, an area extending from Dooley 4 St. 4$3 ' west along north right of way of State Highway 121-111� to Dooley Street . � ' b. Permanent zoning as "G" Local Business District of ° t property beginning at the intersection of Dooley St. � 's �, and State Highway 121-111�; thence north along Dooley St. 290' ; thence east 200' to a point ; thence south % 290' to a point ; thence west 200' along State Highway 121-111� to Dooley St. (the place of beginning) . � c. Amending Section $ of the Zoning Ordinance to include �' �'� the followine; paragraph: � ' (la) . The following subdivisions to the City of �, Grapevine ; Bellaire section A, Bellaire section B, Sky Harbor section A, Sky Harbor section B, shall have a front yard depth of not less than twenty-five ( 25 ) feet from the I� property line to the front line of the build- '� ing, covered porch, or covered terrace, or attached accessary building . ; Alderman Shelton introduced the followin,� resolution and moved its adop- tion: �; �VHFREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine is desirous of expanding the recreational facilities avail- " �f�,,� � ab�,e in and around Grapevine , � and , Tu+7HEREAS , the Grapevine Reservoir located just North of the City of Grapevine is recognized as having great potentials as a recreation ' cent er, and, �.�THEREAS , it has been called to the attention of the City ; . Colzncil that an area at the ReServoir known as the Silver Lak� Park area is available for development. " f , � N0�-�1 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL � y� OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS THAT: i ,, ; An application be submitted to the District Engineer of the Corps of Engineers , seeking a license to operate � the Silver Lake Area for recreational purposes , including the right to operate concessions in ' conjunction therewith and/or to enter into an agreement ` with a third party to operate such concessions , And, such application shall not be fully binding on ' �� either the City of Grapevine or the District Engineer until such time as details of the license a.greement ; have been agreec� to by both parties, t i And , that the City Secretary be authorized to submit ; such preliminary applications as may be necessary to i said District Engineer for thi s purpose, ' r � And , that a cop,y of this resolution be sent to the ' District Engineer indicatin� the City's intentions. Alderman Eidson seconded the motion which assed b vote 4-0. ,� P Y , � m5G-:,b Alderman Fidson moved that the city employ Claude S. Smith and ��lalter � ' Spence as night patrolman fo.r the City of Grapevine at a salary of �200.00 ; per mont h each. Motion seconded by Alderman Shelton and passed by vote. Alderman Shelton moved that the city continue Lee Tidwell 's employment � �hSG- i� until 7 days after the new men begin work then allow him one week's � paid vacation. Motion seconded by Alderman Eidson and passed by vote. Alderman Eidson moved that a 2 hour parking limit be placed into effect ; �S�-�z on ��est ��Iorth St. between Main and Barton �treets , Alderman Shelton seconded the motion which passed by vote. Meeting Adjourned: � ��°�— � Hugh Millican � City Secretary March 6, 1956 - Page 2 ; ;