ST9302-AG 951024 ~~_~&~ AGENDA REQUEST FORM
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING:October 24, 1995 ITEM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consideration and approval of the conceptual plan for Sandy Lake Road from Denton Tap
Road to MacArthur Blvd. (ST 93-02).
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CiTY COU~C~
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SUBMITTE~M. Griffin, P.E~'~
TITLE: Assistant City Manager/City Engineer INITIALS
STAFF COMMENTS:
See attached memo.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval ~ Denial
EXPLANATION:
Staff will be available to answer any questions m the Council meeting.
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FINANCIAL COMMENTS:~
FINANCIAL REVIEW__.~ CITY MANAGER REVIEW:
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E. Assistant City Manager/City Engineer ~'t
RE: Consideration and approval of the conceptual plan for Sandy Lake Road from
Denton Tap Road to MacArthur Blvd. (ST 93-02).
Date: October 16, 1995
Takifig direction from City Council, staff has directed the consultant to redesign Sandy Lake
Road. The new design is approximately 10 feet north of the original design. The realignment
allows the City to avoid the TU transmission lines on the south side of Sandy Lake Road. Staff
is seeking approval of the conceptual design so that the consultant can proceed with the
preliminary design. Based upon some extenuating circumstances concerning availability of water
to Flower Mound, it is anticipated that this project will begin construction sometime in late
1997. However, it is essential that we complete the plans so that we can begin right-of-way
negotiations and acquisitions in 1996.
Staff will have the conceptual plans and 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.ses 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 concepO~o! 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. Councilmember 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 lalm 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 Griffin 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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