HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-09 Public Hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Grapevine City Council and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
will conduct a joint public hearing on:
Tuesday, October 9, 1990 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - Municipal Court Room #205
307 West Dallas Road
Grapevine, Texas
Public comments can be made on prohibiting the usage and
consumption of alcoholic beverages in public parks on U. S. Army
Corps of Engineers' property along Grapevine Lake.
Written comments will be accepted until October 9, 1990 at City
of Grapevine, City Secretary' s Office, 413 South Main Street,
Grapevine, Texas, 76051 .
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POSTED ON THIS THE 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1990 AT 5 : 00 P.M.
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AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 , 1990 AT 7 : 00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM #205
307 WEST DALLAS ROAD
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING
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5 1 . City Council and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a
public hearing relative to prohibiting the usage and
consumption of alcoholic beverages in public parks on U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers' property along Grapevine Lake.
a. Statement to be made by Mayor William D. Tate.
b. Statement to be made by Colonel William D. Brown of the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
C. Comments from the City of Grapevine.
d. Comments from U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
e. Public Comments.
f. Discussion between City Council and U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers.
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ADJOURNMENT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17 , V.A.T.C. S. , AS AMENDED BY
CHAPTER 227 , ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON
THIS THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1990 AT 5 :00 P.M.
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special
Session on this the 9th day of October, 1990 at 7 : 00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, Municipal Court Room #205, 307 West Dallas
Road, with the following members present to-wit:
William D. Tate Mayor
Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem
Sharron Spencer Council Member
C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member
Gil Traverse Council Member
Jerry L. Pittman Council Member
Will Wickman Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City
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Staff:
Mark S. Watson City Manager
Adrienne C. Leonard Assistant City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7 : 10 p.m.
ITEM 1 . PUBLIC HEARING, RELATIVE TO PROHIBITING USAGE AND
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PARKS
ALONG GRAPEVINE LAKE
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open relative to
prohibiting the usage and consumption of alcoholic beverages in
public parks on U. S. Army Corps of Engineers' ("Corps") property
along Grapevine Lake.
He stated the purpose of the joint public hearing held by the
City and Corps is to receive public comments from the private and
commercial sectors regarding the issue of alcoholic beverage
usage on Corps property. Mayor Tate acknowledged the good
working relationship the City and Corps have enjoyed for many
years. He commented the data gathered from concerned citizens
and businesses would be used in the ensuing discussions between
the City and the Corps to resolve the alcoholic beverage issue as
well as other concerns to improve the management and usage of the
lake facilities to be in the best interest and welfare of the
public in general.
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City Manager Mark S. Watson briefly commented on the events that
led the City Council and the Corps to conduct the joint public
hearing. The Corps had advised the City of their intent to place
signs at the Grapevine Lake facilities prohibiting the usage of
alcoholic beverages on Corps property. After discussions between
City Staff and Corps Staff, it was determined to conduct the
joint public hearing.
Parks & Recreation Director Mark Mailes reported the City Council
approved the Grapevine Lake Master Plan in December, 1989 . The
plan provides a 15 year program in which lake parks are to be
leased and brought into the City' s park system. Mr. Mailes
reported committees are currently studying the initial phase of
acquiring Meadowmere Park and the closed section of Oak Grove
Park, which is behind the LaPaloma Subdivision. The design phase
and eventual implementation of the committees' recommendations
may eliminate many of the perceived problems regarding alcoholic
beverages. Mr. Mailes reported when compiling the initial Lake
Master Plan, it was recognized that each of the Corps parks had
unique characteristics; thus a total ban, or a total allowance,
may not compliment the Lake Master Plan. In summary, Mr. Mailes
stated that to utilize the Lake Master Plan to its optimal
benefit, each park site should be studied on its own merit before
a blanket ban is enacted.
Police Chief Tom Caperton acknowledged past problems at the Corps
parks involving overcrowding combined with alcohol. He reviewed
statistical information from the past few years related to the
Corps Grant Funding for Law Enforcement at Grapevine Lake and
stated the Police Department would support a total alcohol ban,
if implemented. Allowing alcohol in pavilions but banning
consumption in the park areas, would be difficult to enforce. In
summary, for an ordinance to be effective, it has to be able to
be enforced and there could be considerable problems with
manpower shortage and a blanket ban of alcohol in all the Corps
parks.
Colonel William D. Brown, of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers,
stated that Grapevine Lake primarily exists to provide flood
control, as do the other 23 lakes in the Fort Worth District,
with water supply, environmental and recreational purposes being
secondary benefits. He stated the public hearing would center on
a secondary benefit--that of recreation. The Corps' major
responsibility in Texas is to be a provider for recreation
because of the approximately 200 parks that are operated at the
24 lakes, not to mention all the State, County and local parks
that exist in partnership arrangements at those various lakes.
The District' s responsibility is to ensure a safe, healthy, and
enjoyable recreation opportunity for people who frequent the lake
parks and that they are provided high quality, first rate
facilities.
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Colonel Brown noted that during 1989 and 1990 , flooding caused
significant damages to the Grapevine facilities. Congress made
funds available for repairs and Grapevine Lake received
approximately $1. 1 million. He then reported on the over
crowding problems that have existed at the Grapevine facilities
noting that the Fort Worth District has had more fatalities in
the last few years than other districts.
Colonel Brown commented the Corps would like to continue to
expand on the partnership that the Corps has enjoyed with the
City of Grapevine since the lake was opened in 1952. A long term
objective of the Corps of Engineers would be to have all
recreational facilities operated by non-federal entities in the Gi
future.
Mr. Mike Ench, Chief of Recreation/Resource Management Branch,
gave a brief history of the Corps ' operations for the past few
years relative to the water resource development projects. As
more of the developments expanded and more people came to the r'
projects, the Corps evolved into the recreation business.
Utilization of the Grapevine Lake facilities (water activities,
parks, recreational facilities) in the late 1970 ' s was about 1 .5 F
million per year, growing to 4-5 million visitors per year by the
mid-1980 ' s. Parks and facilities have stayed the same size over
the years with attendance in the parks tremendously increasing.
In the 1980 ' s the Corps recognized the need to implement controls
to bring the parks under a manageable form of operation--
vehicular control, established gate attendants at overnight camp
grounds, imposed curfews in day use areas and encouraged stronger
Ranger enforcement of existing regulations.
Mr. Ench reported there are many areas across the country, that
the Corps operates the only parks where alcohol may be allowed in
the county or the township. Therefore, Corps managers recognize
that the continued existence of unruly behavior, which threatens
the safety and well being of other users in Corps park areas, was
greatly influenced by the usage of alcohol. As a result of the e
observations, the objective of Corps managers was to return
public use of the Corps property to safe, non-disruptive
recreational usage.
Mr. Ench then reviewed the various areas operated by the Corps
across the nation that have a complete or partial ban of
alcoholic beverages. He stated the Corps ' operational
requirements are to provide safe and healthy recreation
opportunities under Title 36, which are the Rules and Regulations
the Rangers enforce and are the operating regulations for natural
resources projects. He then noted the following statements from
the Congressional mandate: "It is the policy of the Secretary of }'
the Army to provide a safe and healthful recreation opportunity
while protecting and enhancing the resources of the Corps
projects" . Title 36 also states that the District Engineer may
establish and post restrictions on the public use of a project,
or a portion of a project, when necessitated by reason of public
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health, public safety, maintenance or other reasons in the public
interest. He stated that the Congressional mandate was studied
and reviewed by the Corps in making the proposal to the City of
Grapevine to ban alcoholic beverages on the Corps property.
Mr. Ench then reviewed the park areas in the Fort Worth District
and their status as to whether alcoholic beverages are allowed,
noting that alcohol is not allowed in the Grapevine City parks
and park land leased by the City from the Corps . He then
reviewed statistics relative to injury/ accidents or fatalities
at Grapevine Lake over the last four (4) years, noting a total of
47 incidents from 1987 to 1990 with 16 being alcohol related; 14
were fatalities, with 5 being alcohol related. Indicators
pointed to problems that were land based involving usage of
alcohol, causing the Corps to consider options available to
ensure safety for the general public as well as enforcement
officials. The Corps then began focusing on developing long term
goals: implement control actions on entrances to Corps areas,
regulate traffic, regulate numbers of people in parks, 24-hour
gate attendants and try to gain more control over the parks.
Mr. Ench stated that in review of the situation, it was
determined that a significant portion of the problems on the
Corps property at Grapevine Lake is caused by large groups
gathering and consuming a great amount of alcohol and becoming
unruly. Therefore, the Corps made the proposal to the City that
in all Corps operated parks there be implemented a restriction on
possession of alcoholic beverages, with the exception of the
marinas.
Mayor Tate then invited guests present to comment regarding the
proposed prohibition of alcoholic beverages on Corps property.
1 . Mr. J. L. Woods, 2747 Manchester Lane, addressed the Council
regarding the unfairness of banning alcoholic beverages on the
land and in parks, but continuing to allow consumption and usage
at the marinas and on the lake. There would be the perception
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2. Mr. Chet Foraker, 2810 Scarborough Court, expressed his
support for the proposed action by the Corps. It has been
clearly identified that to have a safe and healthy environment
does not involve alcohol in any way. He commended all for their
time and effort they are giving to this matter and requested a
total elimination of alcohol use in the whole area.
3 . Mr. Neal Gremminger, 3026 Mercury Drive, expressed his
support of the Corps ' position, but recommended a prohibition of
alcohol on the lake as well as the marinas and the launch areas.
4. Mr. Curt Dennis, 2304 Mockingbird, stated he did not have a
problem with the way the situation is currently at Grapevine
Lake, but if pressed for a decision, he would request a total ban
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on alcoholic beverages on both land and water. He stated he
would like to have the Lake Master Plan Committee work with the
Corps to develop a total plan for the lake area parks. Also he
recommended that convenience store operators and the
concessionnaires of Grapevine Lake not be involved in the alcohol
ban decision. He requested comments from the Grapevine Sailing
Club be considered regarding safety on the lake.
5. Mr. Richard Grant, 1846 Anglers Plaza, submitted a letter to s
the Council to be read into the record:
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October 8 , 1990
Grapevine City Council
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Grapevine, Texas 76051
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To Whom It May Concern:
We have been residents of Grapevine (Silver Lake Area)
for twenty-one years. We have raised six children in
the Grapevine School District. Five of them currently
live in this area with six grandchildren that will
attend local schools.
We are in favor of promoting a "family atmosphere" at
the lake parks and on Lake Grapevine. It is our
sincere belief that this can be furthered by banning
alcohol from the parks and on the Lake. It would not
accomplish the desired results by allowing boats to
anchor three feet off shore or at boat docks while
people get drunk and disorderly and only be able to
take action in the park areas.
One concern is the effect a ban would have on lake
visitation. We believe it would attract more good
people who want to be guaranteed not being badgered or
bullied or attacked by those under the influence. Just
as we take our business to restaurants that provide
adequate non-smoking segregation so will banning
alcohol attract good family campers.
We are constantly having to pick up beer cans and
bottles that are discarded by drinking park visitors on
or near our property. The police have had to be called
numerous time to squash gang riots and disturbances
that are substance oriented. Over the years we have
--� been involved in calling 911 for various emergencies
(including drownings that were alcohol related) . If
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each of the council members had to sit on a shoreline
and watch friends and family members as they drag for a
body you would I am sure vote for a ban.
Lets promote. . .Grapevine. . .a family community! ! ! Count
on it! ! !
Respectfully submitted,
Mr. & Mrs. G. Richard Grant
1846 Anglers
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6 . Mr. Dave Wilkins, 9124 Caddo Lane, Flower Mound, expressed
support of the Corps ' ban of alcohol in the parks to assist in
reducing the rowdiness and allow the parks to return to family
usage. He commended Mr. Ayers, Reservoir Manager, for the
improvements to the quality of the lake over the past few years.
7 . Mr. Mike Ross, 3214 Salinas Court, Irving, owner of the PDQ' s
in Grapevine, stated that if there is a ban on alcohol beverages
at the lake, it should be a total ban. He questioned how the
total ban would be enforced and questioned whether there would be
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enough money in the budget to provide the manpower to enforce the
ban.
8 . Mr. Robert Murphy, 2925 Kimball Road, stated his support of
banning alcohol at the parks to return the parks to the families
and people of Grapevine thus eliminating the unruly crowds.
9 . Mr. Eddie Brewer, 2050 Wedgewood, stated his approval of the
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Corps proposed ban of alcohol at the parks surrounding Grapevine
Lake. He commented all laws are based on someone ' s idea of
morality but the issue of alcohol at the parks is based on the
issue of safety. Families should be able to enjoy the parks
without fear of people who consume too much alcohol at the parks.
He expressed hope that the final decision regarding the alcohol
ban would be based on more than economics as has been the
Council ' s decision on the proposed Runway 16/34 West. Safety has
to be a more urgent consideration than economics. He urged the
Council to support the Corps' proposed policy, if only for one
year.
10 . Mr. Rick McPherson, owner of Yates Corner Grocery, stated he
was not opposed to a ban on alcohol at Grapevine Lake, but that
it should not be a selective banning. He commented that if the
problem is controlled in certain areas, the crowds will only move
to another area of the lake.
11. Mr. Don Hackbart, Grapevine Mini-Center, 503 West Northwest
Highway, questioned the statistics provided by the Corps as to
whether any of the statistics involved drug related incidents as
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well as alcohol. He stated he was not against the ban of
alcoholic beverages at Grapevine Lake and requested the issue be
studied.
12. Dr. Terry Wilson, 2906 Kimberly Drive, expressed his support
of a total ban of alcoholic beverages at Grapevine Lake and that
the lake be returned to family outings.
13 . Mr. Brad Jack, 5020 Timber View, Flower Mound, mentioned
various recreational activities that can be enjoyed at the lake
without involving alcohol; therefore, he supports the proposed
alcohol ban by the Corps.
14. Ms. Dovie Pilney, 1366 Tipperary, stated her support of the
Corps ' proposed ban on alcohol at the lake parks and the marinas. f
15. Mr. Dennis Wemp, 3107 Mustang Drive, stated his support of a
total ban of alcoholic beverages on Grapevine Lake and in the
park areas.
16. Mr. Brian Ross, 3445 Paint Brush Lane, Bedford (affiliated
with the PDQ' s in Grapevine) , stated his concern that people have
expressed their thoughts as to how things used to be at the lake.
He questioned whether anyone would leave their home unlocked
nowadays as they would have years ago and voiced his opinion as
to the problems of the current day and age in which we live.
Alcohol has been around since prohibition, and he doesn' t think `
that is the problem, but it is the community as a whole. He
stated a stronger show of force at the parks and on the lake
would allow people to enjoy alcohol but not abuse it or the
people in the parks. Mr. Ross believes the emphasis should be
enforcement of the current laws on the lake as well as on the
shore.
City Secretary Linda Huff read the following letters into the
record.
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City Secretary' s Office
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As a tax payer and resident of Grapevine, I strongly r
protest the usage and consumption of alcoholic Y
beverages in public parks on U. S. Corps of Engineers
property along Grapevine Lake. I have lived near the 4
Grapevine Lake for the past eight years. I have seen
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multitudes of trash until I am completely disgusted.
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The lake is a beautiful place to live and visit, but I
sure hate to take visitors around the shore line. I am
ashamed.
Alcohol and drinking attract the undesirables. The
business people want the almighty dollar, but let them
face a drunk person in one these parks. This might
make them think. Lets make the parks safe for the REAL
PEOPLE. Thank you for reading my comments.
C. E. Smith
3320 Lakeridge
Grapevine, TX 76051
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City of Grapevine
City Secretary
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Subject: Corp of Engineers Proposal of not allowing
alcohol in lake parks.
My wife, Jane, and I are interested in this issue both
as local business people and as homeowners living near
lake park.
We think that the Corps have the right idea. There is
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pockets of convenience store owners. We realize that
these people have a lot of political influence, but,
this is not the issue. The issue is the disturbance of
the tranquility of the lake parks. The people that
come to the lake to "party" (get drunk) add nothing to
the safety and enjoyment of these parks. These are the
people that cause the police calls, the ambulance
calls, the property destruction and harassment of
family gatherings.
Alcohol is a negative, I would support positive things,
such as hiking and jogging trails, horse paths, boat
a ramps , etc. The only reason for the backers of alcohol
a is monetary and this is not good enough.
We are also against more "pay" parks, this is more
control that we don' t need and is discriminatory
against poor people that come to the lake for
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recreation because it is free. These lake parks are
federal government owned, this means they should be
available to anyone for recreation.
Thank you for this opportunity to voice our opinion.
Sincerely,
John and Jane Weil
2929 Kimball Road
October 1 , 1990
Mr. Mike Ayers {
Corps of Engineers
110 Fairway Drive
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Dear Mr. Ayers:
The banning of alcohol in Corps of Engineer parks is
very beneficial for citizens and adjoining property
owners.
The behavior and noise at Rock Ledge Park has changed `
noticeably for the better since this restriction has
been in effect. Since we are adjacent to the park, we
can observe the effect easily.
The average citizen can enjoy the park more because a
few don't dominate the many with bad behavior or loud
noise.
We certainly back up your policy decision for the
banning of alcoholic beverages on Corps of Engineer
property.
Sincerely,
Peter P. Stewart
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There were two petitions submitted to the City Secretary' s Office
containing 155 signatures expressing opposition to any proposed `
alcoholic beverage ban for Grapevine Lake and associated public
parks as proposed by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Council member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Pittman, made
a motion to close the public hearing. The motion prevailed by
the following vote:
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Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, TRaverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
Council discussion ensued relative to the enforcement ability of
a total ban of alcoholic beverages at the lake parks and the
effect it would have on Corps ' properties at the lake that
currently have alcoholic beverage permits. Assistant City
Attorney Adrienne Leonard stated that the permits would have to
be reviewed if a total ban of alcoholic beverages was imposed at
the lake, including the marinas. She stated areas that are
leased, either to concessionnaires or to the City, are required
to comply with the Corps ' regulations and all the areas would
have to be in compliance with any changes that are imposed by new
Corps or City regulations/ordinances.
Council Member Spencer briefly reviewed the responsibilities of
the Lake Grapevine Committee, formed in 1985, that consisted of
the Police Chief, the Parks & Recreation Director and herself.
She stated that during the course of meetings with Corps'
representative, it was communicated that the Corps would like the
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Corps of the City' s intentions for use and development of the
lake parks. Also one of the charges to the Committee, was to
address the crowds and rowdienss in the park areas which the
Police Department has assisted in regaining some control. The
committee determined that control over the leased areas would
move crowds and their associated problems from one area to
another insted of totally addressing the problem. Recently, when
the Corps place alcohol prohibition signs in Rockledge Park
(without first notifying the City' s Police Deparmtne) , the crowds
relocated to Silver Lake Park, creating an enforcement problem
for the City' s Police force. The intention of the Corps'
prohibition was good, but there needs to more communication and
coordination for enforcement abilities.
Council Member Wilbanks commented the intent of the City has been
communicated to the Corps (through the Lake Master Plan) to try
to lease, develop and use the Corps ' properties within the city
limits of Grapevine to make the recreational areas suitable for
citizens. During the committee review process of the areas to be
leased by the City, certain areas could be looked at to be fee
related, alcohol prohibition in recreational areas, each area
could be looked at for its own merits. He stated that he was not
sure that a ban on the land surrounding the lake is the solution,
marina' s should be considered also. The Lake Master Plan
Committee could make recommendations to the Park & Recreation
Board, the City Council and work with the Corps in developing a
plan for the recreational areas that would be suitable to all.
Council Member Wickman commented there are current laws in Texas
that govern disorderly conduct, driving while intoxicated, and
malicious mischief. Over the last 15 years, Grapevine Lake has
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attracted more people and the number of incidents have declined '
(in his opinion) . He stated that he did not believe a total ban
of alcoholic beverages (at this time) in the parks is prudent,
as it is not enforceable. But that limited access is the key to
the solution in the parks and that a total ban of alcohol on the
water should be implemented.
Council Member Traverse stated that the recommendations of the
Parks & Recreation Board and the Lake Master Plan Committee (as
to the future of the parks) could help in creating a better
atmosphere in the parks. He commented that he is not for the ban
of alcoholic beverages as proposed by the Corps and could not
support the proposal as it is not fair to allow sales/usage in
one area and not others, and the enforcement of the ban would be
very difficult. He favored fee structures for City leased parks
and expressed the need for additional police protection to
control crowds.
Mayor Pro Tem Ware stated that the only ban that makes any sense
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would be a total ban of alcoholic beverages but that would not
be the best solution to the problem. Enforcement efforts should
be against the misuse of alcohol, instead of the total use of
alcohol. The total ban would penalize everyone to eliminate '
those that cause problems in the parks. If alcoholic beverages
are allowed on the water, the people utilizing the parks would
feel deprived of something that those that could afford boats
would not be denied. The City was voted wet years ago to allow
the sale and use of alcohol within the city limits and he does
not want to take that away from the people on a "piece meal"
basis.
Council Member Pittman commented that crowds are the biggest
problem on the lake and believes the City should concentrate on .
controlling the crowds through cooperation with the Corps. He
stated a total ban of alcoholic beverages would be the only
solution to the problems, but that he was not convinced that it
is enforceable. He also stated he has a problem discriminating
between allowing alcohol at the marinas and prohibiting alcohol '
for the people picnicking on shore. He stated a solution could `
be developed with the Lake Master Plan through communication with
the Corps. ..
In summary, Colonel Brown commented that crowd control problems
have been focused on the land based parks and noted there are
existing statutes that govern boating while intoxicated, but that
enforcement is also an issue on the water. He stated the
objective of the Corps is to provide a safe, healthy recreation
environment, such as the Grapevine Lake Master Plan is trying to
accomplish. He stated (personally) that the people who have
spoken during the public hearing recognize the very difficult
issue and that a total ban of alcoholic beverages connotates the
greatest fairness to a greater number of people, but is somewhat
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more difficult in implementation. He acknowledged that if the
partial ban is implemented the problems would be relocated to
another park, unless a total ban is implemented which would then
move the problem to another city and another lake.
Mayor Tate noted the purpose of the public hearing was to give
all interested parties an opportunity to record their statements
regarding the proposed alcohol ban for the parties in the
position to establish policies for Grapevine Lake. The City and
the Corps have been seeking improvement for some time in the
interaction between the public and the neighborhoods around the
lake. The goals of the City and Corps are the same--safe,
wholesome environment, not only around the lake, but for the
people who utilize the lake facilities.
Mayor Tate reiterated some of the possibilities mentioned during
the public hearing to achieve the above mentioned goal: (1)
partial alcoholic beverage ban as proposed, (2) total alcoholic
beverage ban and (3) total alcoholic beverage ban, except in
certain controlled areas. The underlying criteria to the success
of any of the above mentioned proposals is enforceability and the
enforcement would be different depending on which alternative was
chosen. The cost and details of the enforceability would have
to be coordinated with the Corps.
He stated that the issue of alcoholic beverages was not the only
issue to be considered in determining the best solution to
improve the quality of life and enjoyment of the lake. Crowds
are an area of concern at the lake, which could possibly be
controlled by limited access to the lake parks, and possibly
other issues of concern could be considered to improve the use of
the lake facilities.
Mayor Tate commented the Corps would analyze the statements from
the public hearing in view of the Corps ' proposal for a total
alcohol ban at Grapevine Lake. He then recommended the City
Council consider forming a Grapevine Lake Committee to formulate
proposals to the Corps and work with the Corps to study issues
related to the development and usage of Corps property on
Grapevine Lake. The committee should consist of the liaison to
the Corps, liaison to the Parks & Recreation Board, liaison to
the Golf Advisory Board, City Manager, Police Chief, Parks &
Recreation Director and a member of the City Attorney' s office.
It was the consensus of the City Council to place an item on the
next City Council agenda to consider forming the liaison
committee.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Ware made a motion at 9 :00 p.m. to adjourn the
special meeting. Council Member Pittman offered a second
to the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 6th day of November 1990 .
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
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