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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnnual Report (1970) l!! !ll m Looking Ahead. ... by Mayor D. A. Anderson September, 1971, is the target date set by General Telephone Company for installation and operation of equipment for the National Emergency Phone Number 911, in our city. This will be a "first" for College Station. The College Station-Bryan area will be recognized for its metropolitan status. Besides giving our city national recognition, it will enable us to seek federal grants that we could not otherwise obtain. It is anticipated that the Workable Program, prepared by the City, will be approved by HUD, thus enabling the city to participate in federal grant programs not now available to it. We look forward to approval and implementation of our PL-566 request for drainage of Wolf Pen Creek, beginning in the city near the University golf course; and extending to Carter Creek. Further action is contemplated on drainage of Bee Creek. From a business standpoint, 1971 looks like a good year for establishment of businesses of a desirable nature, adding to our ad valorem tax base and providing city sales taxes. A new zoning ordinance will be enacted enabling the city to better control the growth pattern. It is further anticipated that the City Council will establish policy guidelines for the planning and development of the city. Subject to availability of federal funds, available through the Governor's Office, action will be taken by the Council to update the Brazos Area Plan. An application for funding was made in early 1970. It is anticipated that the Citizen's Advisory Committee, made up primarily of members from the various city committees, will be activated to explore and establish goals for the city. The public will be given the opportunity to vote on a bond issue for a sewage plant, for water and sewer pipeline extensions, drainage, signal lights, and major roads. A new sewerage plan is a most vital necessity. The year will see, subject to federal grant approval, the renovation of about six miles of cracked streets, utilizing ground rubber tires. This project will have particular emphasis in Carter's Grove. A personnel appraisal study will be undertaken to provide maximum productive effort by city employees. It is anticipated that a special committee will be appointed to investigate a source of a future water supply. Costs to the city have to the Citizens . . . On behalf of the City Council, it is my privilege to report to you on our steward- ship for the calendar year 1970. The effects of the suit filed upon your mayor and five council members by a small group in the city on June 19, and subsequent court actions, which will continue into 1971, have worked a hard- ship on our ability to move forward. But the city has made notable progress, and we, your repre- sentatives, have done our best to proceed despite the handicap of this lawsuit. On the following page, I have indicated high- lights of our accomplishments. Greater detail on many of these, and others, will be noted. Some of the actions will have far reaching effect in the years to come. In this report, you will also see plans listed for 1 971 . In the growing, dynamic city, we face many challenges, and I assure you that your city council is committed to make 1971 a year of still greater .. !b ~k ~ """'" "M achievements which will benefit each citizen of College Station. Future progress depends upon your wishes and support. A debt of gratitude is due the many dedi- cated city employees and members of the various appointed city boards, committees and commissions for much of the progress. Especially do I wish to acknowledge the individuals in the latter groups who have worked to serve our city without payor publicity, and who have often been criticized for their actions in your behalf. Without the help of such citizens as Herbert H. Brevard, Edward H. Miller, Philip Doyle Gougler, R. R. Rhodes, John Haislet, Tommy Rowell and C. J. Leabo, even this report would not be a reality. We have our homes in College Station. It is the place where our children are brought up and educated. It also is the place where our friends dwell. Our city is a university community with one of the best student bodies in the nation. ~ ~, ~4'"""':c: ",.,^-,.iili'\ .-.. The city deserves our loyalty. It supports us and we support .it. Our city needs and wants our citizenship, not partisanship; our friendliness, not dissension; our sympathy and understanding, not destructive criticism; our intelligence, not indiffer- ence. Our city supplies us with protection, friends, trade, education, schools, churches and the right to free, moral citizenship. It has provided some of these things that are better than those in many other cities. The best, we should seek to make better; the worst, we should strive to improve. All in all, the city is yours and mine, and it is entitled to the best that is in all of us. It is you, the citizen, however, who will have the final say as to the type of community you want. D. A. Anderson, Mayor risen sharply which necessitates immediate study. It is unlikely that the Millican Dam, which may be our future source of water, will be established within the next ten years. It is anticipated that the regional Airport Study Committee, on which the City of College Station, City of Bryan and Brazos County have representatives, will report their findings. Following a review of the report, it is likely the city will implement action. The year 1971 will foresee the widening, and curbing and guttering of State Highway 6 from Jersey Street south and and slightly beyond Holleman Drive. It is also the desire of the Council to build Southwest Parkway, providing another access road for residents living between Wellborn highway and Highway 6. Such facility will enable citizens from all areas of the city an easier access to the new high school. It is anticipated that at least a part of the East By-Pass will be paved. This will encourage the development of businesses at the main intersections and help traffic flow. Present plans are to continue, and if possible, expand, the Neighborhood Youth Corps Project during the summer of 1971, employing students to work on city projects. The city will provide trees for planting around homes for beautification purposes. This will be an extension of a program earlier established. Tree seed have been planted in a city nursery for this purpose. The city will explore the possibility of an engineering study by the Corps of Engineers in the flood plains within and adjacent to the city boundaries, with the possibility that the Corps will participate with the city on flood plain problems. ~ ."';, ~ _~~..1'if4, -...~ Left to Right: Ernest Lal)gfard, Mayor D. A. Anderson, Frank Anderson. Under consideration by the Council for action in 1971 is the acquisition of a large park area, through federal assistance, whereon many civic and recreational activities may be carried on by various groups. An attempt will be made to secure a federal demonstrational grant regarding garbage disposal, such to be in cooperation with Texas A&M University. An exploratory study will be undertaken in the use of plastic or paper bags for garbage pickup and disposal. A study will be made of the entire garbage pickup service. Personnel-wise, the city will secure the services of an assistant city manager to head up the Public Works Department. An evaluation will also be made of salaries for city employees. The City has placed a request with the Texas Highway Department for TOPIC federal highway funds for highway improvements within College Station. Subject to their receipt, action will be taken to implement approved projects. Among ordinances to be considered for adoption are those concerning animal control and taxis. It is anticipated that the Cities of College Station and Bryan will have a . reciprocal agreement whereby electricians licensed in one city can operate in the other. Hopefully, it is planned that some progressive step will be made during 1971 that will provide a start on housing for the less fortunate in our city. Among roads that will be constructed in 1971, subject to public approval, are the extension of Holleman Drive, extension of Welsh Street (south), and Lincoln Street. The year 1971 will see the completion of street marker erection. Landscaping and beautification of the City Hall and Police-Fire Station complex grounds will be undertaken. The city will continue the program of street lighting on a city neighborhood cooperative arrangement. A cooperative study will be undertaken in cooperation with the Texas Highway Department to determine a remedy for the traffic problem at S.H. 308 and University Drive created by new business establishments, new university parking lot and university buildings. Committee Reports. . . Cemetery The committee focused its attention on planning in 1970. Studies were made to determine future cemetery needs which would serve as a basis for subsequent development. A review of land use in areas adjacent to the City Cemetery was conducted with the help of the city planner. Recommendations will be made to provide compatible uses on lands joining the cemetery grounds. An improved maintenance program was begun with the assignment of a full-time city employee to care for cemetery property. Development of the entrance triangle also was completed. It features walkways lined with yaupon and crepe myrtle leading to a flag pole center. The Woman's Garden Club and other organizations continued to support the beautification program through their generous contribution of time, plants and materials. Parks & Recreation The College Station Recreation Council, financed in part by city funds, sponsored or co-sponsored swimming, tennis, adult softball, bowling, tumbling, golf, teenage baseball, Little League, pre-school, art, crafts, creative dramatics, premier players, junior olympic track and baton twirling. There were 1,810 participants in the program. Estimated attendance for the July 4th community fireworks display was 6,000 to 7,000. The Council also contributed to the support of the junior flag football and other programs at Lincoln Center. Following a proposal made by a group of Texas A&M University students, the Bryan- College Station Junior Flag Football League was formed in the fall and registration held Sept. 14- 15. Eighty youngsters signed up the first day for the program at Thomas Park. Almost 100 registered on the second day at Lincoln School. No charges were made. The children, ages 6 to 12, played with used equipment, and $100 was provided by the Ladies of Saint Mary's Catholic Church to cover expenses. All help by parents and A&M students was voluntary. Six and seven teams were formed at Thomas Park and Lincoln School, respectively. An all-star game and picnic were held at Lincoln School on Dec. 2. The picnic was attended by nearly 500 parents and children, and the food was provided by the parents. Local merchants and business firms sponsored teams. League officials plan to make the program an annual affair. ---- , -~ I I' Health Committee activities for the year were the following: Contacted the American Public Health Association on an ordinance setting standards for swimming pools. Prepared ordinance for consideration by city council. Made animal ordinance suggestions to city officials. Met with the Governor's visiting task force on drug abuse. Formed a committee to explore the drug abuse problem at the local level. At request of mayor, made investigations on health matters. The Brazos County Hea Ith Department served College Station by inspecting 37 food service establishments, 12 grocery stores, seven soft-serve freezers, four motels, four nurseries, four trailer parks and 16 semi-public swimming pools. Milk, water and soft-serve samples were taken for laboratory analyses as required by local and state law. The department also conducted a mass tuberculin testing program in the schools and at the Brushy Child Care Center. A diphtheria immunization clinic was held at A&M Consolidated. The Brazos County Counseling Service consulted with 206 College Station residents, or 36 percent of a II patients seen by the two psychiatric social workers, consultant psychiatrist and director of the agency. These persons received diagnostic evaluation and/or treatment for marital troubles, parent-child relations, school or job adjustment problems, teenage conflicts, personal problems, and mental or emotional disorders. The Indigent Hospital Fund, established in 1968 by Brazos County and the Cities of College Station and Bryan, helped 36 patients during 1970. Bryan and Brazos County provide $13,500 each and College Station $3,000 annually to support the service. Funds are from tax revenue. 1 Beautification The committee had good cooperation from members in keeping the city well groomed and forming future landscaping plans. The Men's Garden Club presented complete professional plans for landscaping the new City Hall and Fire-Police Station. This will be a three-year effort because of costs. At the suggestion of the A&M Garden Club, new webbing was applied to fencing around the old city hall facilities where equipment in storage was exposed to public view. The committee is now encouraging citizens to go to the new city landfill with. their trash and yard trimmings. A&M Garden Club ladies agreed to submitlanClscape plans for the two A&M Consolidated elementary schools. Plantings will be contributed by club members and other citizens. The committee ordered about $200 in small nursery stock to be planted by citizens on Arbor Day. Mayor's Special Committee In early 1970, an intensive survey was made of the city's Negro areas. It was the most comprehensive study by any community in Texas. The main purpose was to provide basic information for the "Workable Program," now under development by the city, and to secure data for other federal program needs. A 100 percent household study included all aspects of housing and housing needs, age and population data, income and employment. Information. gained from the survey will be valuable in planning future developments. The committee also met with an FHA housing official from Houston to discuss home co~struction through that agency. Civil Defense The College Station- Bryan area is one of only four areas in the state with completed fall-out shelters, all stocked with food, medica' and other supplies. Brazos County's Civil Defense office is operated as a joint county, College Station and Bryan government office. Funding is on a 40-40-20 basis, with College Station participating on a 20 percent basis. College Station has four buildings, and Texas A&M University has 44 buildings designated as fall-out shelters. The county civil defense office administers more than 66 public shelters, records, appointments and training of nearly 300 volunteer citizens. There are 16 major areas of emergency local government planning coordination, a 200-bed stand-by emergency hospital, a complete tornado warning center and spotter network, and related communication center operations. Major D. A. Anderson serves on the Brazos County Civil Defense Council as the city's Defense Coordinator and Deputy Chairman. The City Civil Defense Coordinator is Dr. George L. Huebner. Ron Boswell, city manager, serves as Depu~y Civil Defense Director. City Planning For each month in 1970, more than two subdivision plats and two zone change requests were handled by the City Planning Department. To assure the attractive and efficient development of College Station, each proposal was reviewed as to its desirability and effect on adjacent neighborhoods and the city. Recommendation for changes to developer's proposals, when needed, were submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its action. College Station continued its phenomenal 300 dwellings per year growth rate through 1970. It is clearly one of the most rapidly growing communities in Texas. A 7.5 percent yearly housing growth rate is a direct result of the city's acceptance of a challenge set forth by the late General Earl Rudder, president of Texas A&M University. He proposed that the community provide the required housing for the projected increase in university enrollment of approximately 1,000 students per year. This challenge is being met by the City. Additional commercial service establishments, a new high school, several new parks, and new church sites are also in the planning or construction stages. Since College Station is in one of the growth centers of a six-county area, the present growth rate is expected to continue. The City Planning Department completed a draft of the proposed College Station Workable Program for Community Development. Surveys developed as part of the report accurately report present housing, street and environmental problems of College Station. The Workable Program proposes positive steps to improve conditions within blighted areas based upon local citizen participation and government action. Planning & Zoning In early 1970, the Planning and Zoning Commission was composed of eight members and a chairman. On May 1, by Ordinance 682, the Commission was changed to six members and a chairman, with three members and a chairman appointed in even numbered years and three members appointed in odd numbered years. The ordinance also changed some of the duties and responsibilities of the commission. We now have the assistance of a full-time City Engineer and a City Planning Director, which has greatly improved relations with land owners and developers, particularly in the preliminary planning stage. The greater part of the bi-monthly meetings has been devoted to consideration of subdivision plats and zone change requests. However, there has been time to make some improvements in the Comprehensive Plan of Development. A new Subdivision Regulation has been completed. It was passed by the City Council as Ordinance 690 and has been printed in booklet form. It has been in use since July 15, 1970. A city development policy has been prepared and submitted to the City Council, and after joint consideration by the commission and the Council is now nearing final form. Final approval of this revised City Development Policy will clear the way for final modification of the revised Zoning Ordinance. The commission is working on revision of the Land Use Plan, a revision of the Master Street Plan to extend the plan into the new area of extra-territorial jurisdiction, and a new zoning map to accompany the revised Zoning Ordinance. Subdivision plats are considered by the commission under certain regulations and ordinances as enacted by the City Council, and are either approved or disapproved. The commission has considered one subdivision plat carried over from 1969, 21 new plats, and there are four approved preliminary plats which remain for submission of final plats in 1971. Nine final plats have been approved, covering 132 acres of land, which means that we have guarantees of completion of streets and utilities estimated to cost $633,000. Since the new subdivision regulations have become effective, the city r:: , has acquired three new parks through dedica- tion by the subdividers, with a total area of 11.6 acres. The largest of 7.5 acres will be developed by the subdivider, although this is not a requirement of the subdivision regulations. The City also has $800 for acquisition of more park land. Zoning change requests require advertise- ment and public hearings by the commission, G --~ --co ""'~----~" recommendation for approval or disapproval by the commission, then final consideration by the City Council which has final authority for approval or disapproval. Six zone change requests were carried over from 1969, and 26 new requests were received, all of which were considered by the commission. Two requests have been received and will be carried over into 1971. Of the requests con- sidered, 17 have been approved and 15 have been either disapproved or withdrawn. The approved changes added 55.6 acres of apartment zones, 40.9 acres of business zones, and 7.5 acres were dezoned from apartment to duplex. It is the concensus of opinion of the commission that the city and the university will continue this unusual growth for the next five to ten years, and that the city must con- serve its meager funds throughout this period. Therefore, the city must plan very carefully. However, normal city facilities must be provided. There will be the so-called spin-off industries from the graduate school of the university, and space and facilities must be provided for this development. Population of the city has now increased to a point where a central business district is justified, and space has been provided for this near the intersection of State Highways 30 and 6. Therefore, development must radiate out from the central business district and the univer- sity, with adequate utilities and streets for safe movement of people. The new High Schaal now under construction The commission recommended the following five-year development program, in order of priority, to the council: 1. Construct a 1 million-gallon addition to the sewage treatment plant, and extend sewer mains. 2. Extend a water main south along. Highway 6 to the city limits, and complete the water main loop along Southwest Parkway. 3. Extend the city limits in the southeast quadrant of the city to and 500 feet beyond the East Bypass from the present city limits on the north to Highway 6, and on the west side of Highway 6, for a depth of 2,000 feet from the present city limits for one mile south, in order to control development. 4. Prepare a more accurate city map. 5. Complete the pavement of Highway 6 south from Jersey Street to the city limits, complete the pavement of Southwest Parkway from Highway 6 to Welborn Road, complete the pavement of Highway 30 from Highway 6 to the East Loop inter- change, Welsh Street south, and pave the gap in Holleman Drive. 6. Install traffic lights at the intersection of Highway 6 and Dominik, with interlock with the lights at Jersey, at University and College Avenue, at Highway 6 and 30, and at Holleman and Highway 6. Improvement of the approach of Holleman also is needed. f' 7. Develop a city park of 30 acres or more, and develop the small parks that have been dedicated by subdividers. 9. Make an engineering study of the flood plain reduction of Carters Creek. 10. Construct a new south trunk sewer from the sewage treatment plant westward across Highway 6 in the valley south of the west loop. 11. Construct a new 12-inch water main loop beginning at Highway 6 and about 500 feet south of the west loop and paralleling the west loop to a closure with the main on Welborn Road, and a similar main loop from the intersection of Munson and Highway 30, paralleling the extension of Munson south to a closure with the main on Highway 6. 12. Extend Southwest Parkway east from Highway 6 to the East Loop. 1ii1I1,.- 1!IilIi- _IWI&III i:$!~ r % ~{ I I I ',t Safety The committee recommended that sidewalks be constructed on at least one side of Lawyer Street to connect with the existing South Knoll Elementary School sidewalk. Heavy auto traffic in the morning and mid-afternoon now poses a serious hazard for school children who are forced to walk through yards or in the streets. The new high school, new homes and at least 40 new apartments in the Southwood area will soon lead to heavy traffic build-ups. Extension of the Southwest Parkway to connect with the Welborn Highway, and extension of Welch Street from Holleman Drive (old County Road) to the Southwest Parkway is urged. Ten lights have been installed along Holleman Drive in the old Lincoln School area because of night traffic hazards to pedestrians. Five lights have been installed to brighten a dangerous stretch along University Drive between the overpass and Old College Drive. The committee believes that passage of Ordinance 690 will help reduce the number of dangerous street intersections due to trees and shrubs. Quick action is urged on plans by College Station and the Highway Department to widen Highway 6 and install curbs and gutters from Jersey Street to Holleman Drive. To eliminate the extremely hazardous situation when cars turn left out of the Engineering Extension Service parking lot onto Jersey Street, the committee recommends that the city negotiate with the university to close the entrance. In its place should be a new entrance which opens onto a university street. Accomplishments of the Safety Committee Through action on the part of the Safety Committee construction trucks were re-directed to construction sites as a safety protection for children and to lessen damage to streets. Inadequacy of lighting along the western portion of Holleman Drive and along University Drive, between the overpass and Old College Road, was rectified. A total of 15 street lights were installed. A study was made as to dangerous road intersections, due to trees and shrubs. Action was taken on some intersections; others need to be rectified. For safety of youth at the A&M Consolidated School on Jersey Street the committee recommended, and the city installed, yellow flashing lights to reduce excessive speed. Studies were also made of road intersections where traffic is a problem. It is anticipated that remedial action will be taken on these during 1971. Major Engineering Activities Re-sloping, shaping, seeding and mulching the side slopes on a 1,OOO-foot reach of Bee Creek, behind homes along Glade Street. A sanitary land-fill site was established and placed into operation. A new concept (stress-relieving interface) in street repair and construction was given a pilot-test on Francis Street in Carter's Grove. A stress-relieving interface is a thin elastic membrane made of discarded automobile tires, mixed with sand and asphalt. The mixture is placed between any old cracked pavement and a new asphalt riding surface. The interface is intended to prevent the cracks in the old pavement from working their way through the new overlay. Application was' made for a grant from the Federal Bureau of Solid Waste Management to demonstrate the use of the stress-relieving interface on a larger scale. An extension of Tarrow Street was designed and constructed from University Drive to the Bryan and College Station city limits, thereby providing needed access to both cities. Field survey data and aerial photographs were utilized to complete preliminary studies for the re-alignment and channelization of Wolf Pen Creek to alleviate the existing flooding situation along Highway 6. Streets in various locales of the city were rehabilitated by grading, shaping and resurfacing. Severa I streets that had been petiti oned for new paving were constructed. City maps were up-dated by making necessary corrections and adding new subdi- visions and city limit lines. Preliminary plans were drafted for the extension of Holleman Drive from Glade Street to Winding Road and also for the extension of Welsh Avenue from Holleman Drive to the West Knoll Addition. -, .,~ Police Department At the close of the year 1970 the College Station Police Department consisted of the following personnel: Chief of Police, Detective- Lt., two patrol Sergeants, seven Patrolmen, one Humane Officer, one secretary and Municipal Court Clerk and four radio dispatchers. All police officers, with the exception of one who was recently employed as a replace- ment, are certified officers with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education with the State of Texas. ~ I On March 1, 1970, the police department moved into the new police facilities at Texas Avenue and Gilchrist Street. Facilities consist of a waiting room, secretary office, janitor and fingerprint room, patrol sergeants office, detective office, property room, patrol room, records room, interrogation room, communica- tion room, locker room with showers, and chief of police office. At that time, a day radio dispatcher was employed. On April 27, a night dispatcher was employed and on May 18, two additional dispatchers were employed. On May 25, the police communication center started operating on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. The communication center consists of a police radio, DPS radio, fire and utility emer- gency radio. This equipment was installed on March 1, 1970, and since then the police and DPS radios were replaced with up-dated equipment. At that time, changes were made in the telephone system so sufficient lines were available to contact the police by calling 846-8864, 846-8865 and 846-8866. Also, a 100-foot tower was installed for the radio antennas for better communications with local and outside police agencies. On March 1, 1970, revised reporting forms were put into effect for improved reporting and records. Two 1971 Ford patrol cars were purchased to replace the 1970 Plymouths on patrol. The police department operates a total of five vehicles: two vehicles for patrol, one pickup truck for the humane officer, one for the detective and a vehicle for the chief of police. Fire Department During the calendar year 1970, the fire department answered 112 general alarms and made 64 investigations of "still" alarms in the City of College Station, South Brazos County and on Texas A&M University property. During Fire Prevention Week in October, the annual Miss Flame Contest was held. More than 8,000 different pieces of literature were delivered to schools and business people. Seventeen fire prevention programs were prsented in the schools and to civic clubs before a total' audi.ence of 2,773. Left to Right: E. F. Sevison, Fire Chief - Carlton _ Davis . Scoll - T opez. FRONT ROW (L to R) Chief - Melvin H. Luedke, Pit. _ Melvin Maddox Humane Officer - Preston Bishop, Pit. - Huber' Hearne, Sgt. _ Robert Williams, Lt. - Marvin Byrd. BACK ROW (L to R) Pit. _ John Miller, Pit. - Carroll Adams, Pit. - Bobby Yeager, Pit. _ James Beamer, Plt.- Kenneth Cantey, Sgt. - Edgar Feldman. FRONT ROW (L to R) Dispatcher. Julie McHarse, Secretary to Chief of Police and Corporation Judge - Lana Cangalose. BACK ROW (L to R) Dispatcher - Linda Rockell, Dispatcher - Ella Sampson, Dis- potcher - Janeth Nevill. I II Elected and Appointed Officials COUNCILMEN: Bill J. Cooley, Place 1 James H. Dozier, Place 2 Joseph J. McGraw, Place 3 Dr. Cecil B. Ryan, Place 4 Dan R. Davis, Place 5 Dr. C. H.Ransdell, Place 6, Mayor Pro Tem APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS: City Manager Ran Boswell City Attorney Don Dillon Assistant City Attorney Tom Giesenschlag City Judge Phillip Goode City Health Officer Dr. T. O. Walton, Jr. City Secretary Lynda Swoveland Ernest L. Brown, Financial Advisor Civil Defense Director George L. Huebner CITY BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Mrs. Clara Sandstedt, Chairman Bluefford G. Hancock Lane B. Stephenson Mrs. C. K. Leighton James K. Raatz Dr. Leslie Hawkins A. C. Vinzant Mrs. Raymond Reiser Mrs. Sadie Hatfield Robert M. Logan Philip D. Gougler Mrs. R. J. Baldauf Mrs. Ed S. Holdredge Mrs. C. J. Leabo Mrs. Richard Wadsworth Carl E. Patton Dr. Stuart Lyda Reagan Brown (Advisor) Mrs. H. S. Creswell Mrs. Charlie M. Peterson Dr. Hollis Bowen John Pruitt Dr. Morris Merkle Dr. Cecil B. Ryan, Council Liaison CITY CEMETERY COMMITTEE Dr. Robert Merrifield, Chairman C. E. Sandstedt, Crestview Mrs. Melvin Rucker George R. McArthur Mrs. B. J. Cooley Mrs. D. W. Williams Mrs. C. B. Campbell Mrs. James Amyx Mrs. T. W. Leland Mrs. Marion C. Pugh Dr. L. P. Gabbard M. K. Thornton Peggy Owens Dr. J. J. Malone, Jr. Mrs. Antone Rosprim Mrs. F. F. Bishop Mrs. Curtis Lusk Joseph J. McGraw, Council Liaison ANNUAL REPORT COMMITTEE Herbert H. Brevard, Chairman Edward H. Miller Philip Doyle Gougler R. R. Rhodes John Haislet Tom Rowell C. J. Leabo Ran Boswell, Council Liaison BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Don Dale, Chairman Robert Evans Dr. O. C. Cooper Howard Vestal W. D. Fitch A. C. Vinzant Mrs. Lee Verrips Mrs. Ed Miller Joe Sawyer James H. Dozier, Council Liaison HEALTH COMMITTEE Dr. Dorthea Robinson, Chairman Joe Sorrels P. J. Alvin Zeller James E. Poore Dr. E. L. McMurray Dr. A. B. Cathcart Dr. Manning Price Dr. R. D. Radeleff Dr. T. O. Walton, Jr. Dr. Ralph J. Vernon Dan R. Davis, Council Liaison MAYOR'S SPECIAL COMMITTEE Phillip Steen, Jr., Chairman Rev. L. W. Flowers Joseph H. Williams Joe Payton Lorenzo Wilborn W. A. Tarrow Clinton Robinson A. G. Searcy Tommy Preston Mayor D. A. Anderson, Council Liaison PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE John Haislet, Chairman James C. Stribling David Alsmeyer William B. Lancaster Dr. Warren B. Anderson Mrs. James T eer Mrs. F. L. Thomas Dr. C. C. Doak Dr. John B. Beckham Dr. William Hoover Tommy Preston Arthur Dunn, Parks Superintendent Dr. C. H. Ransdell, Council Liaison P,LANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION C. D. Wells, Chairman (term expires April, 1971) J. A. "Joe" Orr (term expires April, 1972) Robert O. Evans (term expires April, 1972) Dr. Carl Land,iss (term expires April, 1971) Carl Tishler (term expires April, 1971) Dr. Douglas Stone (term expires April, 1971) George Boyett (term expires April, 1972) Bill J. Cooley, Council Liaison BOARD OF EQUALIZATION W. A. Smith Ed Holdredge, Chairman R. J. Hodges \., SAFETY COMMITTEE Col. Howard F. Goldsmith, Jr., Chairman Ira E. Scott E. V. Walton K. A. Manning Hugh M. Parrish Ernest Gregg Dr. David C. Ruesink James Wallace William E. Beach Dr. Virgil Stover Melvin H. Luedke, Council Liaison BUILDING CODE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS C. K. Leighton, Chairman (term expires April, 1973) C. D. Wells (term expires April, 1971) Don R. Dale (term expires April, 1971) John L. Bearrie (term expires April, 1971) Paul Pate (term expires April, 1972) EASTERWOOD AIRPORT ZONING BOARD M. L. Cashion ELECTRICAL EXAMINING BOARD Hal Murray Lloyd L. James, City Engineer EASTERWOOD JOINT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS M. L. Cashion L. P. Dulaney, Chairman John Denison Dr. Robert D. Chenoweth George Carroll Eugene Patterson HOUSING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS Alton S. Luther (term expires April, 1973) John Sandstedt, Chairman (term expires April, 1972) Phillip Steen, Jr. (term expires April, 1971) PLUMBING APPEALS & ADVISORY BOARD Charlie Clark, Chairman Bill Kling Alex Allen T. W. Hughes Raymond Schultz Lloyd L. James, City Engineer Bennie H. Luedke, City Water & Sewer Supt. AIRPORT STUDY COMMITTEE (Joint Study with City of Bryan, County of Brazos, and Texas A&M University) Dr. Teddie Hirsch Dr. O. M. Holt Joe Sawyer CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE Herb Brevard Mrs. Clara Sandstedt Dr. Leslie Hawkins Dr. Robert Merrifield Mrs. Marion Pugh Dr. Dorthea Robinson Dr. R. D. Radeleff Phillip Steen W. A. T arrow John Haislet Dr. C. C. Doak C. D. Wells Carl Tishler Colonel Howard F. Goldsmith Dr. David C. Ruesink Don Da Ie Joe Sawyer Dr. Ed Holdredge C. K. Leighton M. L. Cashion L. P. Dulaney John Sandstedt Charlie Clark Highlights of the Parks and Recreation Commillee for 1970 include: (a) Three new park areas were set aside far the city by subdivision developers. These included two small undevel- oped parks totaling 4.1 acres in the Plantation Oaks Subdi- vision and a completely developed nine-acre park in the University Oaks Subdivision. (b) Development of Prairie View Park, near the ground water storage tank, has been initiated by the College Station Lions Club. Improvements installed included a wire fence along University Drive, a concrete basketball slab with back- boards and nets, picnic tables and security lights. (c) Development of Dexter Park was begun this summer with pruning of trees and removal of underbrush. A plan developed by students of the Recreation and Parks Depart- ment of TAMU is being considered for implementation in 1971. (d) Work has begun on the development of a Comprehen- sive Parks and Recreation P'lan far the City of College Station. (e) Construction of a wading pool in Thomas Park was authorized by the City Council but construction delays have prevented its start. (f) The Judo Club, which meets now at the Lincoln Center, is working an new mats installed at a cast of $1,000. The club is open to male al)d female, from 6 to 60. The only cast to members is a Judo uniform. About 40-50 youths and adults are participating in this healthful sport. (g) The city purchased and erected four backstops for use by the College Station Lillie League Association. Two of the bocks tops were erected 01) the playfield at South Kl)oll Ele- mentary School and two were erected at Lincoln Center. (h) Ten adult softball teams facilities at Lincoln Center. and new lights. utilized the improved softball Improvements included fences (i) Two new league sports were initiated far youngsters ages 8-12. They were flag football and junior basketball. Lincoln Center was the focal point far maiar play-off games in bath sports. (i) Improvements at Thomas Park included enclosure and erection of basketball nets at the multipurpose slab and blacktopping between the fences and slab. Parks and Recreation Commillee: Plans for 1971 (a) Continue working on a comprehensive plan for porks and recreation. (b) Complete development of Prairie View Park. (c) Construct two sprinkler pads for yaungsters-one at Thomas Park and one at Lincoln Center-in lieu of wading pools. (d) Continue development of the Lincoln Center facility. (e) Prepare a proposal far the development of an olympic- sized swimming pool far College Station to be used in con- iunction with the A. and M. Consolidated School District and the summer recreation program. (f) Work with the College Station Kiwanis Club in develop- ing a nature trail along the creek behind College Hills Ele- mentary School. Taxes Other General Fund Garbage Charge Court Fines . Utility Revenue Cemetery Revenue Total Streets Health & Sanitation Utility Service Cemetery Contingent Public Safety Debt General Government Total REVENUE $ 170,800 10.729% $ 150,300 9.441 % $ 70,000 4.397% $ 20,000 1.256 % $1,175,500 73.843 % $ 5,300 0.333 % $1,591,900 EXPENSE $126,900 7.972% $ 76,000 4.774% $824,539 51.796% $ 5,300 0.333 % $ 9,096 0.571 % $162,376 10.200% $155,957 9.796% $231,732 14.556 % $1,591,900