ST9301A-AG 951024 AGENDA REQUEST FORM
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING:October 24, 1995 ITEM # l/
ITEM CAPTION:
Consideration to recommend that Dallas County proceed with the design of the bridge over the
Elm Fork of the Trinity River at Sandy Lake Road (ST 93-01a).
CiTY COL)NelL
8HB~I~D : Kenneth M. Griffin, P'E'
TITLE: Assistant City M~ager/City Engineer
STAFF CO~E~S:
See attached memo.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval ~ Denial
EXPLANATION:
Staff will be available to answer any questions at the Council meeting.
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Agenda Request Form - Revised 1/94 Document Name eng.04
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E. Assistant City Manager/City Engineer ~
RE: Consideration to recommend that Dallas County proceed with the design of the
bridge over the Elm Fork of the Trinity River at Sandy Lake Road (ST 93-01a).
Date: October 16, 1995
As Council is aware, Dallas County has allowed the City of Coppell to review and offer
comments on the proposed bridge over Sandy Lake Road in the City of Dallas. The bridge is
being designed and constructed by Dallas County. Dallas County has been very firm in the fact
that this bridge will be going out for bid in late 1995 and start construction in early 1996. One
of the main issues that the City has raised over the design of the bridge was the ability to allow
bicyclist to cross the bridge. Council may recall that recently a memo was forwarded to Jim
Witt expressing some concerns by the Dallas County consultant for bicycle lanes across the
bridge. It is still my opinion that for the long haul, the City of Coppell will have the ability to
utilize the outside lanes across the bridge to allow bicyclist access to the east side of the bridge.
If at some point in the future Coppell widens Sandy Lake Road from four to six lanes, then at
that time it could be part of the design to construct a separate bicycle bridge across the Elm Fork
of the Trinity River. Since the design process has begun, the City has been successful in
working with the County and Carrollton to get sidewalks on both sides of the bridge, to have
the County stripe the outside lanes as opposed to the inside lanes across the bridge, to have
wider lanes approach the bridge, and to have the County consider sidewalks east from the bridge
into Mclnnish Park.
At this time, Dallas County is seeking the City's concurrence on the bridge design. However,
even without our concurrence, the County will be proceeding with the bidding of the project
for construction in late 1995. Exhibits will be provided at the Council meeting for discussion.
If you should have any questions or would like to review this issue prior to the Council meeting
please feel free to contact me. Staff will be available to answer questions at the Council
meeting.
At this time Council considered Items 10 and 11. See Items 10 and 11 for minutes.
9. Consider approval of an ordinance authorizing the City to regulate the
carrying of a concealed weapon on certain premi.~es of the City.
City Manager Jim Witt asked Police Chief David Miller to give a presentation to the Council.
Councilmember Sheehan inquired as to when the signs would be erected on public buildings
banning firearms. Chief Miller stated signs would be put up within thirty (30) days.
Councilmember Tunnell questioned Section 9-3-2(B)(2) of the ordinance as to the word 'public'
and City Attorney Peter G. Smith stated that a change would be made from 'public' to
'political' meeting in that section of the ordinance. Councilmember Sheehan moved to approve
Ordinance No. 95725 authorizing the City to regulate the carrying of a concealed weapon on
certain premises of the City with the following amendments: 1) Section 9-3-2(A)(2) shall read:
"License Holder' means a person licensed to carry a concealed .handgun under Article 4413
(29 ee), Texas Revised Statutes, as amended'; 2) Section 9-3-2 (B) shall read: 'It shall be
unlawful for any non-license holder to carry a firearm in a:'; and 3) Section 9-3-2(B)(2) shall
read: 'Political rally, parade, or official political meeting; or', and authorizing the Mayor to
sign. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the
motion.
10. Consider approval of the concepOml plan for Sandy Lake Road from Denton
Tap Road to MacArthur Blvd. (ST 93-02).
Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, made a slide presentation to the Council.
Lee Allison, with Rady & Associates, assisted in the presentation. Councilmembex Watson
inquired regarding the timeline on construction. Ken Griffin stated that based on the current
plans, the City would sell the bonds in August and begin construction in late 1997.
Councilmember Sturges moved to approve the conceptual plan for Sandy Lake Road from
Denton Tap Road to MacArthur Boulevard. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
11. Consider approval to recommend that Dallas County proceed with the design
of the bridge over the Elm Fork of the Trinity River at Sandy Lake Road (ST
93-01a).
Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, made a presentation to the Council. Dallas
County will fund the six-lane bridge. Councilmember Watson thanked Ken Griff'm for his
efforts in working with the county to get the bike lanes and sidewalks. Councilmember Watson
moved to recommend that Dallas County proceed with the design of the bridge over the Elm
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Fork of the Trinity River at Sandy Lake Road. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion;
the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
At this time Item 9 was considered. See item 9 for minutes.
12. Consider approval of an East-West Public Road Escrow Agreement between
the City of Coppell and the Parks of Coppell Trust, et al and authorizing the
City Manager to sign.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
13. Consider approval of an East-West Public Road Construction Supervision
Agreement between the City of Coppell and the Parks of Coppell Trust, et al
and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
14. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Councilmember Watson moved to approve settlement of Wiseco Land Development, Inc. vs.
City of Coppell by the payment of $140,000.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
necessary settlement documents and instruments necessary to effectuate the settlement.
Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. City Manager
Jim Witt explained this was a lawsuit concerning the construction of wastewater collection lines
that was part of the old Municipal Utility District.
15. City Manager's Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt inquired as to whether the City Council wanted to decorate the
library in the same fashion as the City Hall would be decorated for the Christmas
Holidays. Consensus of Council to decorate the Library.
B. City Manager Jim Witt advised that the Trade Fair is coming up and asked that Council
sign up to work the City Information Booth.
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