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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
February 4 1965
Members Present: Mayor Langford; Councilmen Orr, Holleman, Holt, Rhodes,
Boyett, Rosprim; City Secretary Manning, City Attorney
Sandstedt,.and City Manager Boswell,
On motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Holleman, the following
resolution was adopted, Mayor Langford, Councilmen Holleman, Holt, Orr, Rhodes
voting aye (five), Councilmen Boyett and Rosprim no (two):
RESOLUTION
The mayor of the city of College Station is hereby authorized to
borrow in the name of the city, and to sign for the city, a note
with the University National Bank of College Station, Texas in
the amount of $37,000, said funds to be used in purchasing right-
of-way for grade separation at FM 60, FM 215., and Old Highway 6.
On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt, the city manager
is hereby authorized to transfer $2.,000 from the cityls general fund and to place
same with the escrow agent of Brazos County, said funds to be used in purchasing
right-of-way for grade separation at FM 60, FM 2154, and Old Highway 6.
The vote on this motion was Mayor Langford, Councilmen Holleman, Holt, Orr,
Rhodes, Rosprim, aye (six); Councilman Boyett no (1,,).
On motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Holleman, the city manager
is hereby authorized to place $37,000 with the escrow agent of Brazos County, said
funds to be used in purchasing right-of-way for grade separation at FM 60, FM 2154,
and Old Highway 6.
The vote on this motion was Mayor Langford, Councilmen Holleman, Holt, Orr,
Rhodes, Rosprim, aye (six); Councilman Boyett no (1,).
The council adjourned subject to call.
ATTEST:
City Sec etary
APPROVED:
Mayor
0019-63
MINUTES OF JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
February 4, 1965
Members Present; Mayor Langford; Councilmen Boyett, Holt, Orr, Rhodes, Rosprim;
(City Council) City Manager Boswell.
Members Present; Messrs. Burns, Hervey, Richardson, White.
(City Planning and
Zoning Commission)
Purpose of the meeting was to hear a preliminary report of progress by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and to discuss other items of interest to the two
bodies.
Mr, J. B. Hervey reported briefly on the progress on his special committee
on improvements to and an extension of Jersey Street. After some discussion the
groups agreed that Councilman Orr would discuss this question with Dean F. J.
Benson with the view that Dean Benson would later discuss such improvements and
extensions with Mr. C. B. Thames, District Highway Engineer,
Mr. C. F. Richardson reported briefly on possible extension of Glade Street
to Highway 6. Mr. Hervey volunteered to discuss with Messrs. Haddox, Fitch, and
Goehring the question of their presenting to the city at the earliest possible
z moment a prelimenary proposal for the extension of Glade Street through their
r various properties. The two bodies agreed unanimously that" the extension should
t intersect the northwest corner of property owned by the city and that the city
would designate a sixty foot right-of-way along the north boundry of the cityts
property,
Mr. R. F. White discussed the question of an extension of Lincoln Avenue to
a future connection with an extension of 29th Street from Bryan. On motion by
Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Hervey, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
to the city council that an extension of 29th Street from the Bryan city limits
through the city of College Station to Lincoln Avenue be developed substantially
as indicated on the accompanying drawing.
On motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Holt, the sketch showing
the proposed extension of 29th Street was accepted and the city manager authorized
to submit same to the city manager of Bryan.
On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Orr, the Planning and
Zoning Commission was commended for its report.
The question of establishing an industrial area for light industry was
discussed at length by both bodies. The Planning and Zoning Commission agreed
to make a study of such an area, where it should be, and report its recommenda-
tions to the city council.
The desirability of appointing an Industrial Development Committee was
discussed at length. The unanimous opinion was that such a committee should be
appointed at once and that the committee look into all of the problems involved
in establishing an industrial area within or adjacent to the present city limits.
On motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Holt, the appointment
of an industrial committee of five was approved; Mr. J. B. Hervey was appointed
as chairman of the committed with authority to select the four other members.
Mr. Hervey agreed to serve as chairman and to submit names of the other committee
members to the council.
On motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Boyett, the city manager
was instructed to prepare and present to the council at the earliest possible
moment recommendations for a "break -off" point in utility rates, any reduction
in rates as approved to be on a temporary basis until a full study of the question
of electrical rates can be made.
The next joint meeting of the two bodies was set for 6:.30 p.m., May 6, 1965.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Se' etary /