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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Short and Long Range Goals (1968)September 5, 1968 MEMORANDUM TO: CRY Council FROM: IvIlayor SUBJECT: Short and Long Rar,ge Goals - Council Meeting, September 5, 1968 1, Lr an`i3;.pation of the forthcoming meeting or. the above subject, I feel obligatad, as May.,r, to present some goals as a basis of discL--sign. This is in keeping with my recent communication to you. 2. In this connec4';�)n , a review of those I originally presented to the previous council for their consideration, review, Moo 1.AC:wdo—n, and amendment on June 26, '967 w=ts made. As .many of you know, the plan was def ale,i by a 4-3 vote. No counter suggestions mere forthcoming from the majority a;: LIl a., time. 3. Notwithstanding the defeat in the Council, it is interesting to note that, with the help of the citizens primarily, and minority council members, the major goals were accomplished. 4. A copy of this action plan is attached merely for your information. The promise I made therein still stands, however. The responsibility is ours to plan ahead for our City. 5. With the current constructive council, I know we can set some goals, recognizing that changes will, of necessity, have to be made with changing conditions. And, I know that we can achieve many of these goals. 6. My suggestions, for your consideration, are shown in the attachment, under the promise cited in the previous plan. 7. I do wish to acknowledge written suggestions from Councilmen Rhodes, Davis and Holt in the preparation thereof. DAA:las Enclosure i GOALS FOR CITY DEVELOPMENT* FOR CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SEPTEMBER 1, 1968 I. BUILDINGS ANI FACILITIES 1. CITY HALL, FIRE STATION, POLICE HEADQUARTERS 196849- 1969-70 a. Construct per bound issue after finalizing of plans . . . . . . x b. Order tvo 750 GPM fire trucks (part of bond issue). . . . . x c. Order Fire Chl.-Vs Vehicle (part of bond issue) . . . . . . . x d. Consider enlarging fire station to accommodate hook and ladder ui it should such be required. Undertake. . . . . . . e. Consider area for sub fire station by close of 1972, based on expected population growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f. Acquire land for sub fire station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . g. Consider expansion of city hall to provide for needs . . . . . 2. SWIMMING I OOL & RELATED FACILITIES a. Need for such is becoming of increasing importance. (See comments under Large Park below). Make investigation of cost and location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x b. Undertake construction near close of 1970 if finances will permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x 3. PARK,TEUCTUBE - RECREATION a. Youth of our community need this badly. This need has been expressed over and over again, as a place to dance and have supervised parties. Must be located away from residences. I would recommend placement in Large Park to which reference is made later. Would have much value for *T'renared by D.A. Anderson, Mayor, for consideration by Council, September 4, 1968 1970-71 x 1rz'$71-72 x x or 1972-73 x x r • 3. PARK STRUCTURE - RECREATION (continued) 1968-69 1969-70 large group pier. cs, etc., as well as other cities have. Give consideration to .... . . . . . . . . . . . x b. Undertal.e constr,i.ctjon in large perk .. . . . . x 4. PRESENT CITY HALL: FACILIVIES a. Need is to make some decision on present building when we move into new facility. I recommend retaining present building, renting such rooms as are excess to our needs. Present facilities and location will be needed in future for mechanic, storage, possible sub fire station (3), etc. b. Evaluate needs, so as to reach action decision prior to moving into new facilities . . . . . ,: . . . . . . . . . . x c. Rent excess space on a temporary Jasis . . . . . . . . x 5. LINCOLN PY.RK FACILITIES (BUILDINGS) a. Continue minimal maintenance per agreement with school. x x (Cbtain greatest utilization therefrom). Page 2 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 X X X 6. PALK FACIl ITIES - GENERAL a. We need to bring out present park areas up to full develop- ment fox use by public. Service clubs will help to a great extent but the city wj.11, of necessity, have to bear some costs. ;,, a need to maintain equipment and to keep such areas mowed. We will need to buy equipment or otherwise provide needs through construction. It is hoped that needs for each park area might be forthcoming soon from the Parks & Recreation Com( il.-iee, such to include areas near water reservoir and water to nk. b. I would t uggest consJ'Al.eration of at least a sum of $5, 000 annually to pry .-ids growi::,g community needs . . . . .. . 7. CIVIC AUUII ORIUM a. A goodly number of citizens have, from time to time, recommended that the city consider such for use by theatre 1 roups, large conferences, etc. It would be in the natui e of a Community or Convention Center. Such could, but not. ne:;e; ;sa. it -, be considered in connection with a school plant, or placed on city owned land near the proposeC city hall, or area nearby. Another possibility is the LE rge Park. b. I recomr.iend consideration of such proposal by making an objective evaluation thereof, soliciting public reaction thereto . . .. .. . . . de . c. Take apr ropriate action as cided thereon 1968-69 x 1969-70 x 0M 1970-71 ►0 x or 1971-72 x x or Page 3 1972-73 x x 8. LIBRARY a. A number of citizens have urged me to consider a library in the long range plans for the c:6.y. It ,.l pearo to me that such co?ild be in-cluded (. tegrated; viit`_i our snri•3ol 'library so that the facility would best serve the public year -long. Other os.� Uor_s ccu',a be for:.,- e, w i- h anticipated growth in population that we will have need for library fuaci li` es since, in a'_l our , o:h will not have A&M Library to turn to, Also; our adult public will neet such. Federal financial assistance is available. b. Conduct an ob-iective evalw a-W)n of this matter c. Take action as deemed dcu ;able . .... . 9. CEMETERY a. Need wi.11 demand that we construct a )mall appropriate buildinz o.t the carzetery to hcuse material used in this area. L ecommendations will be forthcoming from our cemetery committee. There .may also be further needs involvinE; fencing, etc, Costs will, genera:Iy, be nominal, out action will need to be taken. b. Take appropriate action to provide funds needed. II. PARS & RI CREATIONAL NEEDS 1. LARGE; PARK a. It is deemed imperu;:ive a feel so strongly) that we take immediate steps to acquire a large park area on the periphery of the city while lard acquisition costs are minimal. A park area of 100 acres is recommended as 1968-69 1969-70 x x 1970-71 x or x 1971-72 x x Page 4 1972-73 x 1. LARGE, PARY (continued) a minimum size. On such area can be placed a park recreaticnal structure, nature trails, picnic areas, swimming pool, swimming pool related facilities, future golf course, tennis courts and other recreational needs. Admittedly we can't provide all facilities at one time but the acquisi- tion of acreage for this purpose is desired soon. Federal funds car be obtained for matching purposes. Our Parks & ]Recreation Committee has recommended such. Public demands for such are increasing. b. Take action to explore in detail, with future needs . . . . c. Take steps toward acquisition of land . . . . . . . . . . d. Undertake initial development phases . . . . . . . . . . e. Continue with development, settLig aside a budgeted amount for such purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. NAVASOTA I AM a. What park facilities the U. S. Government will provide is unknown, if and when funds for development are made. As such, we should keep abreast of developments along this line and if needed, take steps to acquire land for our Take before we are "closed out". T b. ake action as need dictates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c. Further action will need be taken by the city to secure funds from Ccngress to get started on dam. Such will commence in new Congress. Appropriate action will be taken. 1968-69 x x 1969-70 x x x x 1970-71 x x x IS71-72 x x Page 5 1972-73 x x 3. PE &SENT PE. RK NEEDS a. See disct_ssion on park facilities above. 4. COMMUNIT'2 PARKS a. As our city de,, elen^- is {•- 2enr.-,ed desirable that we have small rta pwrss to sei�; e the immediate areas. Developerr could help toward this end or it could be a develo;.'e'll -c:sy cooperative effort, Our Parks & Recrea- tions: "ca n-i:':e: have recommended such, but it is assuwme farther recommendations move specific in r.a*ar,. wl.11 be fort'.icoming from this group. b. Take appropriate action to acquire such park areas . . . c. Consider provision in Ordinance #210 to accomplish obj ective . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . .. . . . . 5. LINCOLN 5CLOOL PARK a. Develop to its fullest capacity in terms of recreational oppoe.,-,xdties, provi.-Ung Ruids to accomplish in cooperation with R-C! Jaycee's and other groups . . . . . . . , . . . 6. NURSERY (At Cemeterv) a. Live oak trees grown in the cemetery area have served a most uk eful purpose in city and park beautification. This area can serve to produce other tree and shrub species in our beautification efforts. It is hoped that our city beautificatior. committee will come forth with recommendations along this line in the immediate future. 'uch needs to be done. b. Undertake seed planting. 1968-69 M x V 1969-70 i x X 1970-71 X x 1971-72 x Page 6 1972-73 x 6. NURSERY (I t Cemetery) -- continued c. Plant trees in parks; make trees available to citizens. . . d. 044r trees to developers where lots are in open areas . . 7. PARKS ADMINISTRATION a. With the growth of our parks activity we need to consider a man in Public Works Department to provide better main- tenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 8. FEDERAL FUNDS a. We need to explore all possibilities toward securing federal grants to aid in all areas of park development. Some effort has been made by the Parks and Recreation Committee along this line. 9. PARKS - ST( RAGE TANK & WATER RESERVOIR a. Our Parks and Recreation Committee have recommended to the Council the development of the water tower site as a community park. b. The Council needs to approve such so the committee can wgrk on this aE pect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c. Development of the above area should follow . . . ... . d. Playground equipment for children could also be located (though temporarily) on the water reservoir site, pro- viding some recreation in this area. The Council should authorize the Parks and Recreation Committee to evaluate this site for said purpose and take action accordingly . . . 1968-69 1969-»70 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 x x x x x x x x x x x x x Page 7 III. PUBLIC HI ALTH 1968-69 1969-70 1. SEWAGIE DISPOSA L a. As anticipated, the Brazos River Authority will determine our future sewer disposal needs. In addition, we will have an intermediate report from CodiE Wells soon on this subject. It is known by us all that in three years we will need additional future disposal facilities, whether or not the grant is av4ilable from the B. R. A. to undertake the survey on needs and point out more specifically what v e should do. Also, we know we have, and will h,,ive in our city boundaries, areas which we we cannot serve with our present sewerage facilities without lift, pumps. This is an important consideration to us at this time. There is also the matter of providing sewer facilities west of the railrcad track. b. We need to think seriously at the present time of future expansion to existing plant, if such is recon mendation of Wells, and acquire necessary land zt present for this purpose while land costs are more minimal . .... . . . ... . . . . . x x c. Make arrangements with A &M University or City of Bryan to handle disposal of sewerage in area,9 where possible, as reflected in Wells report . . x x Page 8 1970-71 1971--72 1972-73 1. "EWAOI DISPOSAL (continued) d. Consider (evaluate) what city must do to finance lift pump stations in areas important to economic development of city, in areas that cannot be served by I ryan or A&M. Make decision to finance. . . e. Look forward to financing expansion of sewerage disposal facilities that may well be $80, 000 to $90, 000. In this connection, some cooperative venture in disposal may be possible but we must look ahead fiscally since it will still cost money . . 2. LISPOS1 L AREA a. Cf importance is the acquisition by the city of a land fill area for disposal of garbage and trash. Sucl will need to be at a distance from the city for obvious reasons of sight, etc. Possibly, a minimum of 50 acres will be required. Eventually, we xAll be f-reed by A&M to do so and we need to face up to the problem. Land of lesser value can be used for this purpose. b. InvEstigate areas suitable for such (solicit aid of SCS) and get an option on land . . . . . . . . . . c. Acquire land . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . d. It sl ould be pointed out that we will need a full time man to handle this facility, with tractor unit, when constructed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e. We will have costs in fencing property, road cone truction, etc. therein . . . . . .. . . 1968-69 1969-70 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 x x x x x x x Page 9 0 3. MEAT OI DINANCE 1968-69 1969-70 a. As a protection to our citizens we should consider a meat ordinance, a matter that has been discussed previously. A&M has such. I have favored such since my tenure as Mayor, bringing the matter up to a jcint meeting of the Bryan Commission and City Corncil. The Health Committee formerly endorsed. Currently, we await effect of Federal Act recently passed by Congress, following which we can act .. x x IV. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT 1. INDUSTRIAL AREAS a. My concern is our zoning of appropriate areas for indt strial use to attract desirable industries to our core munity. We need to give serious consideration to this matter, zoning in advance, what with the extension of our city boundaries in the near future. Undertake such . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x b. Zoning for business areas is equally of importance for the development and growth of our city. 2. CITY BRC CHURE a. Pric r to the death of Norman Anderson, he and I had started on a publication (brochure) to cite virtues of College ;station and to build our image. Industrial oppor- tunities for desirable businesses would have been a part of such. Recently, the Commercial Levelopment Corr mittee indicated plans to proceed with such. We need to encourage them to the end that this project will bear fruition and might be accomplished this fiscal year. . . x Page 10 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 V. WATER NI EDS AND EXPANSION 1. WArl ER SUPPLY a. We need to get with Bryan soon to resolve the matter of water supply (next joint meeting) at the close of contract in November 1970. Action thereon can be taken following this meeting .. 2. EX1 ENSION OF WA„T UPBLY a. With contemplated growth of our community, we will need to extend our water lines further out, particularly, will this be necessary with growth to and beyond the by-passes. While developers will be involved for the most part in cost, our contributions are evident in terms of large size of pipe. We need to be mindful of such and provide for such budget -wise .. . 3. EX7 ENSION OF WATER SUPPLY WEST OF TRACKS 1968-69 Vi a. Should bond monies remain following present water improvement construction, I would recommend that we extend water facilities west of the City so as to provide for future growth in this area . . . . . . 9 . . 0 . x 1969-70 x 1970-71 X 1971-72 x 1972-73 x Page 11 VI. ELECTRICAL NEEDS 1. ELECTRICAL CODE AND LICENSING STANDARDS a. Such action toward this end is underway by elec- trical consultant and Dulaney. It is hoped that such can be accomplished this fiscal year. With con- terrplated growth, it is most important that our code be updated and that qualified individuals undertake wiring. Our goal toward this end must be this fiscal year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. UNEERGF OUND WIRING a. Cne developer is now using underground wire in his development. What should our position be in future developments to rid the city of unsightly poles, etc. , looking toward the future? The Council needs to give consideration to this matter and come to some conclusion that will represent policy . . . . . . . VII. PIESONNEL 1. With the growth of the city and the services which it provides, it will be necessary for additional personnel to be hired. Among our needs will be: a. Planner (Engineer) to fulfill obvious needs for City C rowth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968-69 x x 1969-70 1970-71 x 1971-72 1972=73 Page 12 VII. PEES©NNF L (continued) b. Parks Man - to devote full time to parks need and develop plans for their utilization and development. With acquisition of large park area and facilities such would be essential . . . . . . . .. . . ... . c. -Mechanic - one man currently serves about one-half time in this capacity. With increased amount of equipment to service and maintain a full-time man will be needed, freeing present individual to perform road maintenance of increasing importance . . . . d. ]Land Fill Man - As explained earlier, a full time man will be necessary when we establish such an area . . e. Firemen -- With establishment of fire station, we will need four men on full time, perhaps on two 24-hour shifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . .. . . . . f. Dispatcher for Fire-Station/Police Purposes - We will need at least one man, with supplemental dispatching hell- coming from one of the firemen for dispatching purposes (with police as stand-by). . . . . . . . . g. Pudic Works Head -- With broad experience in city government . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . h. City Engineer - To accomplish necessary engineering, with increasing needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968-69 1969--70 1970-71 1971-72 x or x x or x x 1972-73 Page 13 VII. PERSONNEL (continued) 1968-69 1969-70 1970-»71 1971-72 1972-73 i. Police- With increase in population, need will exist to a& personnel to our present force. I can foresee at least one a year .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . j. Receltionist - With new city hall, we will have need for a typist -receptionist . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . k. Misof llaneous - It is evident we may have to add addi- tional personnel in other departments to care for growing needs on street construction, inspections, (buildings, plumbing and wiring), garbage collection, etc. . . . . VIII. EQUIPMENT NEEDS 1. A ..E STATrON a. Need for purchase as cited above (2 fire trucks; chief's car) ...................... b. Order other essentials as required for station . . . . . 2. DISPATCF ING TOWER a. To provide transmitting service for fire and police. Antennas could also be attached for regular city dis- patching, including lead-ins, etc. .. . 3. PARKS a. Cundry items as need dictates (comments made earlier on this subject) . . ... , . . . . x X x X X F x x Page 14 VIII. EQUIPMENT NEEDS (continued) 4. GARBAGE TRUCK a. With increase of apartment areas, and growth, consi- deration of a Mother Dump unit will be needed. Cost is estimated at $30, 000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b. An additional dump truck will be needed ..... . . 5. C,"' . ALi £T SIREN a. Need for this may be evident later. Perhaps this need could be integrated into the fare station at the proper time if A&M cannot be prevailed upon to handle . ., 6. SWIMMING POOL WITH OTHER NECESSARY FACILITIES a. Discussed earlier .... 7. SIGNALI: ATION AT STREET INTERSECTIONS a. On FAghway 6 at State Highway 30. Will need with development of area in this vicinity. ... .. . . b. 'Circle" FM 60 and Highway ,�08 . , C. 29th Street and Uidversity Drive ..... . 8. LAND FILL AREA a. Needed is a tractor and accessories to handle needs at land fill area .... . ...... 0 .011, , . . 1968-69 1969-70 1970-71 1971-72 x x x or x x or x x x x or x x or x Page 15 1972-73 VIIL EFUIPMENZ NEEDS (continued) 9. MEDIAN LIGHT S a. Urd f rsity Drive to East By --Pass .... . . . . . b. Along Higl-vay 6 .. ....... ... .. .. . C. Jersfy : treet . . ... ...... .... _. . . . . d. Farm High: � a y 215 t . ....... .... .. .. . e. An effort should be made to secure help from University on this rnZAer . 10. TRACTOI AND MO`F 1ING EQUIPMENT a. Replpcement for current equipment. Also, we need more modern items for expending needs in parks end to pr;,vide service to lot ovmers (mowing lots as we now:'. do) ............................. 11. uI-.OP EQUIPMENT a. To pzovide equipment for full-time mechanic . . . 12. oxREET LIGHTS -DANGEROUS AREAS; PARKS a. Consider policy with respect to lighting dangerous interf ections at city expense. This should also apply to lighting in park areas .. . . 1968-69 19139-70 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 x x x x x x x or x Page 16 IX. STREET MAINTENANCE 1, STREETS, PAVED (No. 1) a. Mahitain ane keep ur paved city streets (those constructed in street program and by on a priority basis, setting up a certain amolL t ij:....ce Lu iget to provide for this or an annual basis, as done on Walton Street. 2. STREETS NOT IN PAVED CO>`DUT0N a. Set up schedule to rework streets on a basis of priority (those not partici T!J.ng 1tr, street program). Perhaps we should cons-&r a pol':�y to do on a participating basis, but as I view the matter, this would be difficult in the low income areas. I would, suggest -o qp a stipulated sum in budget annually for this purpose.. . 3, CARTERIE GRO JE a. Some decision needs to be made as to what we can do in thi, area and tale fo7 is v; ->;. p action. 4. A LLEYS a. In other cities, alleys are being used as driveways so that garage or etungs .face to t1he rewr of the proparty. Also, ,uch alley ways are used for garbage pick-ups, making for a cleaner city. We should consider this with respect to new developments and possibly present city areas. I would recommend discussion and a decision on this matter . . . 4 . . . 0 . . . . 0 . . 1968-»69 1969-70 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 x x or x Page 17 Page 18 Id. LTit ET IdAINTENANCE 1968-69, 1969-70 1970-71 10,71-72 1572-73 dTREET I URVEY a. Perhaps we are today informed of the status of all streets in the city relative to condition j am not). Many cities have conducted street condition surveys and have had such placed on IBM punch cards as a basis of de- termining priority needs. I urge discussion of such. x o. wTr,E;ET I AZARLS a. Throughout our city are a number of hazardous inter- sections caused by shrubbery, fences, trees, etc. From the standpoint of public safety, we need to take some positive action regarding such. I am hopeful recor mendations may be forthcoming frora our Beautification Committee on this matter during the year. If not, I recommend the council study such and n ake some decision. «. OTIT.E:ET6' 1_r.ir THOROFAI;ES 1. Thorofare s & Streets (Policy) a. It is desirable that we adopt in principle, a policy on street thorofares as a guide to the city in its future development. As I recall, the Planning & ,borning Commission is now considering such . . . . L x ;r �;T� EET:. E,ND THOROFAEES (continued) 2. UNLEIAEASS a. An underpass (north -south) at the old "Circle" area on University Drive would be valnabI6 to relieve traffic fron the University. This could be a TOPICS project. Engineering advises needs to be obtained on the probability of such. Lacking such, signalization will `)e required. Make review of matter . . . . . . . 3. IGINCOLI AVENUE a. Steps have been taken by the Council to initiate action towards acquisition of land for widening of avenue to Tarnow. It is deemed desirable to also consider extending such to University Drive while land values are more reasonable. Provision should be made for four (4) traffic lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b. Acgtire land to Tarrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c. Acquire land from Tarrow to by-pass . . . . . . . . 4. UNIVEEHTY DRIVE EXTENSION ANL 29th STREET a. 13onC? issue authorized monies for construction. tepe are now underway to obtain R.C. W. Important I feel, is to expedite to completion . . . . . . . . . . 5. .Lt T-W'l ST ROAD TO HIGHWAY 6 FROM NEW SCHOCL a. Lxtend Southwest Parkway from Wellborn Road to Highway 6. b. acquire R. C. W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c. Initif to road construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x x x 1969-70 x x x 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 Page 19 .y. STREETS A14D THOROFARES (continued) 6. T. O. P. I. C. S. a. We need to keep in touch with authorizations made by Congress for this program and, where possible, and advantageous to the City, take advantage of such. This presumes a project is qualified for a Federal 11iighway Grant . . . .. . . .. ... . ....... . . 7. INDUSTRIAL ROAD - ABANDONED TRACKAGE 1968-69 X a. Council Action was taken on this matter, whereby owners were asked to deed property to city, with action to be taken only when title to all the road section is in. We need to stay behind this project. This road would be important to the industrial development of the area ... X 8. COUNTY ROAD .9. Action has been taken to construct road from Glade to Highway 6. In order for this street to best serve the needs of the community for east -west travel, it should be extended from Glade to Welborn Road. Particularly, we should take action soon on that section from Winding Road to Glade. (1) Construct Road from Winding Road to Glade . .. . (2) Construct from Glade to Welborn Road . . . ... . 1969-70 X X X 1970-71 X 1971-72 Page 20 1972-73 .STtiTAND THORCFAFES (continued) S 9. FARM HIGHWAY 2154 - F&B TO CITY HALL a. We reed to work with A&M officials (and county) for Extension of a street from the current dangerous inter section near F&B to Highway 60 and signali- zaticn of intersection. If unable to do so, we need to we rk toward improvement of Highway 2154 from F &B to the city, improving the railroad cross -over 10. Ti1EIZE &1=EET EXTENSION TO JERSEY STREET a. Purchase vacant lot on Jersey Street, at the end of Ec uston Street, with the long range plan of making Welsh a through street to western by-pass. b. Purchase lot . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... . . . . . . . c. Construct road . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 11. , E'vJA I KS a. t),ssociated with streets are sidewalks. It is evident from a review of city publications issued by various agencies that sidewalks are "coming back". This probf.bly is due to the number of people who are now walking. At any rate, we need to consider and adopt a policy for paving sidewalks, under the supervision of the City Engineer, in the city, including new sub- divisions and along primary and secondary roads . . . 1968-69 x 1969-70 x x 1970-71 x 1971-72 1972-73 Page 21 X. STREETS AND THGROFAFES (continued) 12. GILCI�.�RMT STREET a. It is mandatory that Gilchrist street be included in next years street program. This is a public necessity. It may also be desirable to provide a side -walk (policy above) for the safety of school cl:_lercn. 1. Fave from Walton to Munson . . . . . . . . 2. Construct sidewalk as may ba needed .. . . 13. ENLOvd :TREET a. Earlier the Council discussed the necessity of paving vnlow Street and ch^nnelizing, the drainage area, the latter being a cooperative venture with the City of Bryan. Currently we are improving Enlow Street that i .ay well serve for a number of years. 1. Consider channelization of Enlow drainage area . . 14. SERVICE STREET a. It is desirable for the Council to consider action toward having a service road, paralleling Highway 6 from Walton to Kyle. This would also be advan- tageous to the citizens with the construction of the City Lall. I deem such most important . . . . . 15. STREET jiSSESSMENTS a. 6Ath increasing costs for paving streets and con- sidering the financial load carried by the City, it would be desirable to review our policy on assessments. 1968-69 x ON 1969-70 x x 1970-71 x or 1271-72 x or 1372-73 x Page 22 ?�. LTREETS At D THOROFAFtES (continued) 16. WILLIAMS STREET a. From Lincoln Drive to Francis Drive. This would merely be street improvement. . . . . . ... . . 17. "O]PLAR STLE;ET a. From Turner :street to Chappel Street. Street imprcvement only .. . . .. . . . ... . . ... . 18. ChURCIILL STREET a. From Columbus Street to Preston Avenue. Street imprcvement only . .... . . . . . .. . 19. ANLERSCN STREET a. From Park Place to County Foad is an extension needed soon; however, such should be continued to west by-pass in future. (1) Extend Anderson Street to County Eoad . . . . . . (2) Continue extension to west by-pass .. . . . .. . 20. PCuT OFI ICE -UNIVERSITY idan E a. Atten pt to work with University and TX. I:-. in eliminating bottleneck now existing. 1968-69 1969-70 1970-71 1971-72 1572--73 x x x x x x or x Page 23 di. 1V IwiCE IiP NJ OUS ITEMS 1. ArhPORT 1968-69 a. await action by legislature as to whether an Airport Authoi ity will be allowed. Presumably, such approval will be forthcoming. Voters must approve such. Regardless we will be faced one way or another to help finance needec faci.' ivies vitally needed for our economic • 04. development. x 2. CREEX IMPROVEMENTS a. �Vith a growing population and more rapid rain -off through development of city, it will become increasirgls important that we take steps to clean up and re-alilgn creek drainages. Help through National Guard is not available. We need to objectively review where our problem areas are and determine what will be done, when, and accomph- i. Such will cost money. 3. OErLINf.NC E CODIFICATION a. Ties n atter has been considered for years. While desirable, it would perhaps be desirable to postpone such in favor of more priority items for the next year cr two. The estimated $4, 000 or $5, 000 could best be spent in other areas. b. Give consideration to codification . . . . . . . 4. NAVY�SOT� DAM a. ire will need to give what help is necessary to secure financial needs from Congress, especially from the enate where we can encounter problems. x 1969-70 x x F 1970-71 x x 1971-72 x Page 24 1972=73 x Page 25 I. iv�IUCELLANEOUS ITEMS 5. I.-ClFbINC-LOW INCOME 1968-69 1969-70 1970-71 1971--72 1972-73 a. V,e nc ed to help the more unfortunate of our community in terms of housing. I have :net wi li Negro groups on two occasions relative to this matter. We need more inforz ation on specifi:; nee-ls from the community howm er. Also, we need to get Negro and loan agencies together to help resolve existing problems. x x 6. FINANCU. L ALVISOR a. I recc mmend consideration of this matter before the close of this fiscal year. x 7. 3-1?dBCL FOR THE CITY a. Action on tLs matter is currently underway. ` Councilman Holleman is handling for Council. . .... x 8. ^RI INTANCE #38 and #210 REVM70-1 a. Revifions underway and action taken. Both ordinances should be resolved this fiscal year. x 9. TA-;: BASF STUDY a. Many inequities now exist in our current tax structure for ad valorum taxes. Needed is a re-evaluation of all real property in the city and adjust both assessed values and tax rate in a realistic manner. It is imperative that we undertake such action. We are a growing %"I. N.MCELIANFOUS ITEMS (continued) J. TAi', BASI STUDY (continued) city amd raus` nia-*Iziain a sound Local po:ioy„ b. It is suggested a tax equalization board be appo u,;ed vA.'b Vwx assessor -- collector for next 3,nar' b111i,Ig . . . . . . . . 10. o/GxKAB1..E PLOGRAM a. Councilman Davis has been reviewing this program so as t^ be:eme more, fairiliar with it. In addli )n, Co,irlcilman Holleman has reviewed a Eousing Code that would be necessary to comply with a workable program. A Workable Program is desired for many aspects of fee eral funds. Council needs to resolve this .. . 11. CONTE-IEUTiONS TJY Cl:! Y_IN ;GE'r,TT CAKE, ETC. no cornmttee was an�ocinted to s1u-ly ficl?gent L-.re in rz ati;n to our par- ticipFtion and extent. We snake contrtibutions to OU ers as you kaow. Eac,- need to be revic wed similarly . , , . . . . . . 1968-69 x x x 1969-70 1970-71 10971-72 1972-73 Page 26 XI. IV1I: CELi.ANEOUS ITEMS 12. CITY PE SONNEL MANUAL a. This is vitally needed insofar as city personnel is concerned. Practically all cities of any size have such. A start has been made by my person but not completed. I feel the Administrative :,ecrEtary, with guidance, could undertake and cor..X lete such. Details on this manual were in former memoranda. b. I recommend completion this fiscal year . . . 13. E.��TE,NSION OF CITY BOUNDARIES (L. & W. By -Passes) a. This has been a matter of discussion for some time by the Co; incil. Recently, the Council agreed to ccnsider taking into the city that land to and immediately beyond east and west by-passes. recision should be made this fiscal year on the _natter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14. MAIL ELVICE IN COMMUNITY a. Trex a are two known areas in city where mail service is desired. One is the Carter Grove Area wherein delivery is made to mail boxes in front of house (not too desirable). Another is Scuth Highway 6 whereby such mail must be given a Bryan address to expedite delivery. b. Nees to resolve above with U. S. P. c. , 1968-69 x x x 1969-70 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 Page 27 e -,;;I. ly"MC.ELI&ANEOUS ITENtS 15. SUNDRY ORDINANCE NEEDS (PEDDLING; ANIMAL & FOWL) a. Action on the above is now underway. The Police Chief who endorses such is working on drafts for consideration by the public . . . . 16. HISTORICAL MARKERS a. As rf lated in a previous memorandum, this does not ii • 'olve the Council since historical areas are to the south of the city. However, we should I encourage placement of markers on historical sites. 17. NORTH CATE a. This is merely cited to express need for "bri€ htening up- the North Gate area. Such does not lie in the province of the Council to take positive action but we should encourage whenever possible. 18. COLORED COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE NEEDS a. Appcint committee of leading Negroes to evaluate needs in their areas (roads, sewage, housing, businesses, etc.). 1968-69 x X 1969--70 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 !age 28