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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/17/1969MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 17,1969 2:00 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Jack R. Blackmon Mayor Pro Tem Gabe Lozano, Sr. Commissioners: Dick Bradley, Jr. Eduardo E. de Ases Ken McDaniel W. J. Roberts Ronnie Sizemore City Manager R. Marvin Townsend City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by Commissioner Roberts in the absence of the invited Guest Chaplain. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of December 1, of the Special Meeting of December 3, and Regular Meeting of December 3, 1969, were approved as submitted to the Council . Mayor Blackmon proclaimed Friday, December 19, 1969, as BILLY PUGH DAY in appre- ciation of the contribution Billy Pugh has made to the Space Program, and of the honor and recog- nition he has brought to the City of Corpus Christi, to be read and presented at ceremonies on Friday, December 19, at which time the "Pugh Net", used to pick up Astronauts of the Apollo Moon Flights, will be officially donated to the Corpus Christi Museum for permanent display. Mayor Blackmon recognized and presented Certificates of Attendance to members of the Student Council of Baker Junior High School as follows: Terry Raesz, Kathy McCord, Sharon Edwards, David Talarico, Carlos Hernandez and Tara O'Shea. The Students were accompanied by their sponsor, Miss Nancy Nichols. Mayor Blackmon recognized and presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following retiring City employees: Albino Mota, Gas System Mechanic, Public Utilities Gas Division, 24 years service; Uriah L. Short, Tap Crew Leader, Public Utilities Water Division, 17 years service; Albert Ware, Chief Filter Plant Operator, Public Utilities Filtration Department, 27 years service; Carlos Mendez, Laborer, Public Utilities Sewer Division, 17 years service; Joe Reggio, Utility Route Inspector, Public Works Sanitation Division, 15 years service; Ralph Cisneros, Street Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 17, 1969 Page 2 Cleaning Supervisor, Public Works Street Department, 32 years service; C. M. (Bud) Reynolds, Public Works Coordinator, Engineering Division, with 15 years service; and E. H. Lane, Traffic Engineering, 16 years service. Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend presented the following recommendations. a. That an appropriation in the amount of $2,800 from the Park Board Fund for moving payments for the 14 families involved in the expansion of Elgin Park, be approved, and that the Director of Urban Development be authorized to approve such payments up to a maximum of $200; b. That a gas line easement located parallel to and south of Interstate 037 near Navigation Boulevard for an 8 -inch line which was later abandoned and removed, be released to the present owners, Tom Whelan, et al; c. That the assessment roll for the improvement of Gollihar, from Greenwood to the Cross- town Expressway, be amended so that Item No. 36, Estate of Juan Gonzales, will be $9,242.30 rather than $14,478.37 as originally assessed, and that $4,095 be appropriated for the acquisition of approximately 0.7 acres of land at the corner of Greenwood and Gollihar from the Estate of. Juan Gonzales, including $3,495 for the acquisition and an estimated $600 for court costs and appraiser's fees. The correction of the assessment roll and result in the assessment and proposed purchase being based on the same assumption of residential use and values. d. That a "No Parking Anytime" be established on the North side of Rosedale from Staples Street to Rossi Drive; e. That the slip rental rates at the Marina be increased as of January 1, 1970, from $.01 and $.01-1/2 per lineal foot of boat per day to $.02-1/2 per square foot of slip for pleasure craft per month and $.03 per square foot per month for boats for hire from October to March, and $.05 per square foot from April to September. The minimum rental would be $10. Boats would be charged for the slip size they need if they are in a larger slip until a smaller slip is available. If they do not accept the smaller slip when offered, they will be charged for the larger slip. Rates for slips without electricity along the south side of the L -Head used primarily for shrimpers to be 2c per square foot of slips; • C Y • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 17, 1969 Page 3 f. That the authority to advertise for bids to be received on January 5, 1970, for an 8 -channel, 48-hour Tape Recorder with reproducer system and time announcer, for the purpose of recording all conversations to the dispatcher and telephone operator, as included in the budget, be granted; g. That the authority to advertise for bids to be received on January 5, 1970, for two replacement engines for the Marina Patrol Boat, estimated to cost $1,600, be granted; h. That the lease between the City and Opportunity House for the property at 823 Furman Avenue, be amended so that the Lessee will be Coastal Bend Opportunity Center, Inc., a new organization which includes the presidents of Corpus Christi Council for Retarded Children and Opportunity House; i. That the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the following preliminary plats be accepted with the provision that Padre Balli Drive from Sea Pines Drive to De Escandon Court and Gulf Shoals Drive from Sea Pines to Montauk Point, be 60 feet in right of way width rather than 50 feet; (1) Mariner's Cay, Unit 2 - approximately 18 acres and 46 lots (2) Commodore's Cove - approximately 342 acres and 1,000 lots (3) Cape Summer - 606 acres and approximately 1800 lots, and (4) Island Fairways - 335 acres, including a golf course, two apartment sites, a site for townhouses, and approximately 95 lots; j. That the purchase of Parcel No. 1, containing 712 square feet, for $350 from Mr. and Mrs. Cantu and Mr. and Mrs. Robledo; and Parcel No. 2, containing 248 square feet, for $175 from Mr. and Mrs. Salazar, both parcels for sidewalks along Alameda from Mary to Morris, be authorized; k. That the date of Wednesday, January 21, 1970, be set for a public hearing on the following applications for zoning changes: (1) Dr. C. E. Padgett, from "R -1B" to "B-1" at the corner of Cain Drive and Everhart; (2) Mr. Frank Peerman, from "R-18" to "1-2" located adjacent to the Texas Highway Department on Padre Island Drive; (3) Coastal Bend Enterprises, Inc., from "R-2" to "A-1", located in the 2300 Block of Joyce Drive; and • Minutes Regular Council. Meeting December 17, 1969 Page 4 (4) Six minor amendments to Article 27 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding front and side yards to provide a reduced front yard around cul-de-sacs; allow double frontage lots to have a front and back yard where the plats restrict access to the rear; clarify that the 20' set back for garages is only for garages facing the street from which the set back is measured; delete one section which has no current purpose; and rearrange certain other sections; I. That an appropriation in the amount of $19, 106.40 with $18,798.90 being for the Judgment Award and interest on property at Alameda and Ocean Drive, in connection with the Ocean Drive - Craig to Alameda - Project No. 220-67-97, applicable to Parcel No. 27, Cause No. 614, from Mr. Ransleben, and others, be approved; m. That the hearing held December 10, 1969, for the assessments on Unit V, Sidewalk construction, be officially closed and that the assessment roll be approved with the understanding that the sidewalk construction along Norton Street he placed adjacent to the curbs and that an attempt be made not to disturb the existing palm trees; and that the Work Order on the construction of the portion of the project on Santa Fe Street, from Craig to Morgan Avenue, be delayed until action has been taken to remove the existing obstructions from the right of way; n. That a contract be awarded to Fowco Construction Company, the low bidder, for con- struction of Unit V, Sidewalks for Schools, Project No. 220-67-93, and that an appropriation in the amount of $54,000.00, of which amount $47,533.20 is for the construction contract and $6,466.80 for contingencies, be approved. Mr. Joe Ferris, representing Captain Clark's Boat Line, appeared and spoke in opposition to the proposed slip rent increase, stating the proposed increase would raise the boat line's payments from $1,893 to $7,070 annually which would be approximately 400. per cent. He stated that this amount, plus ad valorem taxes, would mean payment to the City of some $13,870 per year, and further commented that "some people want commercial boats out of the Marina." Mr. Ferris pointed out that only four commercial boats operate in the Marina now as compared with thirty-two from 1961 to 1965; that out of the 200,000 City residents, only a fraction can afford to keep yachts or pleasure boats, and that the commercial boats are the only opportunity these people have to enjoy the Bayfront. He recommended that a new rate increase study be made before passage of the ordinance; stated that the records of cash returns could be made available to the City; and that other objections will be submitted in writing by Monday of next week. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 17, 1969 Page 5 Mayor Blackmon assured Mr. Ferris that the proposal is still under study; suggested that he submit his records to the Staff before the next Council Meeting for study, and explained that the proposed ordinance is to be on a three -reading basis. Mr. Ferris further commented on the proposal to replace engines for the Marina Patrol Boat, stating th0 boat has not been in operation for the past four months and that it has not been missed, and that keeping it in repair is costing the City more each year because of its age. City Manager Townsend stated that he shares to some extent the feelings expressed by Mr. Ferris regarding the patrol boat, but that his recommendation was preceded by considerable dialogue and study, and that it is still his recommendation that the boat is needed for certain tasks; that there is a patrolling function of the boat to tow objects from the water; that during the four months the boat has been out of service, the Coast Guard has been called on to perform these tasks; that they have increased their surveillance,but that they are not in a position to provide the needed service. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Lozano and passed, with de Ases voting "Nay" on Item "e" relative to Marina Slip rental rates, that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "n" be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be granted and approved as presented by City Manager Townsend. Relative to Item "o" of the agenda, City Manager Townsend stated it was his recommendation that the 1968 amendments to the Southern Standards Plumbing Code be adopted. Mr. Tommy McDonald, Vice President of Local 185, Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, appeared in opposition to the amendment which would permit some use of plastics. He stated he also holds a journeyman Plumber's license and is chairman of the Legislative Committee whose function it is to look into local plumbing installations and materials used in these installations and to try to elevate the standards of the work and materials used in them. He stated that he is appearing as a concerned citizen, and in a written statement furnished to the Council, stated the union which he represents is not opposing the use of plastics because it would mean less work for plumbers, but that it would have to be replaced in a few years which would actually mean more work. He presented pictures, publications and printed statements of tests conducted, including laboratory reports, showing that the use of plastics for plumbing purposes can be dangerous and • Minutes Regular Council. Meeting December 17, 1969 Page 6 subject to failure when subjected to household detergents, rodents, termites, sewer equipment, heat from dishwashers, fire, soil bacteria, etc., and that the union feels the future home buyers and general public at large should be informed and are due some consideration. (Council Exhibit # 13-69) Mr. Joe Winston, member of the Plumbing Advisory Board and owner of Winston's Plumbing Company, stated he feels there are two sides to the matter; that he is using plastics for gas and water connections; that his brother had just completed a new home and that he had used plastic pipe throughout. He further stated that they are convinced that plastic pipe is definitely an advancement over other materials, and that to the consumer they are more economical. Mayor Biackmon thanked Mr. McDonald and Mr. Winston for giving the Council the benefit of their experience and knowledge, and suggested that the Council take no further action on the matter other than to state that it will be scheduled on the agenda next week for further study, and that the ordinance will be on a three -reading basis. City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Zoning Application #169-6, Dr. W. T. Pulliam, on which a public hearing was held December 1, 1969. Motion by Bradley, seconded by Roberts and passed, that Application #169-6, Dr. W. T. Pulliam for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District and a Special Permit for trailer sales to "1-2" Light Industrial District, on a 6.15 -acre tract of land out of Lot 2, Section 4, Bohemian Colony Lands having a frontage of 510 feet, located at 1300 South Padre Island Drive, be denied. City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Zoning Application #1069-6, The Planning Commission of the City of Corpus Christi, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District and a Special Permit for a dance studio to "AB" Professional Office District, on all of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, the South one-half of Lot 5, and all of Lots 10, 11, and 12, Sunny- side Strip Addition, on which a public hearing was held December 1, 1969, and stated that the owner of Lot 1, had objected to the change. • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 17, 1969 Page 7 Motion by Sizemore, seconded by de Ases and passed, that Application #1069-6, The Planning Commission of the City of Corpus Christi, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District, on all of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, the South one-half of Lot 5, and all of Lots 10, 11, and 12, Sunnyside Strip Addition, be granted excluding Lot 1, as requested by the owner, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of the request of Mr. Frank Allen to close the dead end of North Tancahua Street, being approximately 50 feet in depth, having as its southern terminus the South line extended of Lot 9, Block 9, Bluff Addition, and the Northern terminus the Interstate 37 right of way, on which a public hearing was held September 3, 1969. Mr. Townsend stated that the proposed parking lot property had changed hands and Mr. Allen had no further interest in the application and he was recommending that the application be denied and the file be closed. Motion by Bradley, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the foregoing request to close the dead end of North Tancahua Street, be denied. ORDINANCE NO. 9574 AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 21-155 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO PROHIBIT PARKING ANY TIME ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ROSEDALE DRIVE, BETWEEN SOUTH STAPLES STREET AND ROSSI DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts, and Sizemore, present and • voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 9575 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $525 FOR ACQUISITION OF STREET RIGHT OF WAY IN CONNECTION WITH SIDEW6LK PROGRAM UNIT V, IMPROVE- MENT FOR ALAMEDA STREET, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-64-64, THE AMOUNT OF $350 BEING PAYABLE TO JUAN R. CANTU, AND ANGELINA CANUT AND MANUEL ROBLEDO AND WIFE, TERESA ROBLEDO FOR PARCEL #1; AND THE AMOUNT OF $175 BEING PAYABLE TO HENRY SALAZAR AND WIFE, ESTER SALAZAR FOR PARCEL #2; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE SAID PARCELS OF LAND, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye" • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 17, 1969 Page 8 ORDINANCE NO. 9576 APPROPRIATING $2,800 FROM NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND FOR PROJECT NO. 291-6-4, ELGIN PARK, FOR PAYMENTS FOR MOVING EXPENSES, NOT TO EXCEED $200 EACH, FOR UP TO 14 INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES DISPLACED AS A RESULT OF THE HUD -ASSISTED EXPANSION OF ELGIN PARK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE DIRECTOR OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO APPROVE THE AFORESAID PAYMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye" ORDINANCE NO. 9577 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $19,106.40, OF WHICH AMOUNT $18,798.90 IS FOR JUDGMENT AWARD AND INTEREST ACCRUED TO DATE, $127.50 IS FOR APPRAISER'S FEES, AND $180 IS FOR SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS FEES, ALL IN CON- NECTION WITH THE OCEAN DRIVE - CRAIG TO ALAMEDA PROJECT, NO. 220-67-97, APPLICABLE TO PARCEL NO. 27, CAUSE NO. 614, SAID CAUSE BEING FILED IN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NUMBER ONE OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and S I voting "Aye". FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION 9-49, "RATES AND RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF SLIPS AND DOCK SPACE," FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESCRIBING CURRENT AND APPROPRIATE RATES IN SAME; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinancewas read for the first time and passed to the second reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, McDaniel, Roberts and Siz$more, present and voting "Aye"; de Ases voted "Nay.' ORDINANCE NO. 9578 APPROPRIATING $4095 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND FOR ACQUISITION OF .699 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING GOLLIHAR ROAD EXTENDING FROM THE CORNER OF GREEN- WOOD DRIVE AND GOLLIHAR ROAD SOUTHEASTWARD A DISTANCE OF 1274.8 FEET IN CONNECTION WITH GOLLIHAR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO, 220-67-86, SAID TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND TO BE ACQUIRED FROM THE ESTATE OF JUAN A. GONZALEZ, DECEASED, ORIGINALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE ACQUIRED THROUGH CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY ORDINANCE NO. 95091 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 8, 1969; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. s Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 17; 1969 Page 9 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 9579 CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON THE HEREINAFTER NAMED STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO -WIT: 1. Alameda Street, West side only, from Hancock to Agnes Street; 2. Brownlee Boylevard, West side only, Buford to Agnes, except Lot 18, Block 15, Chamberlin Addition; 3. Chico, East side only, Howard to Comanche; 4. Howard, North side only, Chico to 19th; 5. Clark, Norton to Normandy, both sides; 6. Norton, South side only, Naples to Ramsey; 7. Naples, Northwest side only, Shely to Norton; 8. McArdle Road, South side only, Rodd Field Road to Nile Drive; 9. Ruth, South side only, Twenty -Second to Twenty -Fifth; 10. Santa Fe, West side only, Craig! to Morgan; 11. Weil Place, East side only, Kenwood Drive to Texas -Mexican Railroad right of way; 12. McArdle Road, North side only, Nesbitt to Johnston; 13. Shirley Drive, East side only, abutting West side of Lots 1 and 26, Block 4, Prescott Park; 14. Karer. Drive, South side only, abutting North side of Lot 1, Block 5, Prescott Park; and 15. John Jones Park; AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID LOCATIONS WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITTED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COST OF IMPROVE- MENTS, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR PAYMENT; FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 9580 CORRECTING AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9507, ENACTED ON OCTOBER 8, 1969, BY AMENDING ITEM 36 OF SECTION 3 THEREOF, SO AS TO REDUCE THE ASSESSMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS TO GOLLIHAR ROAD, FROM GREENWOOD DRIVE TO S.H. 286; PROVIDING THAT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF SAID ORDINANCE SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye". • • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 17, 1969 Page 10 ORDINANCE NO. 9581 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH FOWCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UNIT V, SIDEWALKS FOR SCHOOLS, PROJECT NO. 220-67-93; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $54,000.00, OF WHICH AMOUNT $47,533.20 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $6,466.80 IS FOR CON- TINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 9582 RELEASING ANY INTEREST WHICH THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI MAY HAVE IN AN EASE- MENT HERETOFORE OWNED BY REPUBLIC NATURAL GAS COMPANY, ACROSS ALL OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS THE WHELAN HOMESTEAD, LOCATED IN THE VILLARREAL GRANT, TEXAS ABSTRACT NO. 1, TO NORTH SIDE STATE BANK OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, THE PRESENT OWNERS OF THE TRACTS ACROSS WHICH SAID EASEMENT EXISTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SAID EASEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye". City Manager Townsend stated that recent complaints and information have brought to his attention that the ordinance regulating the dumping of debris and waste materials into the Corpus Christi Bay appears to have some gaps and should be amended; that the matter is being investigated and that he will submit a recommendation for suggested amendments for the Council's consideration in this regard. Mr. Townsend stated that the Corpus Christi Transit System will run special buses beginning December 19, 1969, and run through December 23, 1969, as a special service to citizens desiring to view the homes in the Christmas Light Contest sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce for the best or most unusual lighted homes. He stated that the charge will be fifty cents for adults and twenty-five cents for those under 12 years of age. Mr. Townsend brought to the attention of the Council the action of the Planning Com- mission waiving the park requirement on Lokey Subdivision, Tracts A thru E, Lot 4. He pointed out that this was the same property for which zoning was recently approve&under the name of • Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 17, 1969 Page 11 Beck and Patton; He stated that the tract was 19.54 acres, and that the Platting Ordinance required the payment of an amount equal to five per cent of the raw land value to the City to develop a park within a distance of one-half mile. He further stated that Glen Arbor was within one-half mile and, therefore, the money should have been required. The Council expressed concern about this attempted waiver, and instructed the City Manager to try to insure that the payment would be made, and asked to be kept informed regarding the matter. Mr. Townsend reported that he is aware of an inequitable situation which exists in the McNorton Addition of the City whereby some Clarkwood Water District customers who are inside the City limits are paying twice as much for their water as City customers; that some others are paying 10 percent more, and that the Water District's rate is also higher than the City's regular outside rate. He explained the long standing offer of the City to absorb the District subject to approval by its Board of Directors. He further pointed out that the City does have an obligation to advise those who are citizens of the City of the situation, and stated that it would be a simple matter to circulate petitions. The Council instructed the City Staff to communicate with the customers of the Clarkwood Water District and inform them of the situation, but advised that the City not become involved in the politics of the Water District. There being no further business to come before the Coutwcil, the meeting was adjourned.