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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
JULY 2, 1997
The City Council worksession was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on July 2,
1997, at 6:48 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilpersons Donna Arp, Jack Martin, Don Butler, and John Grace
were present. Mayor Richard Newton, City Manager Bob Stripling,
and County Commissioner Glen Whitley were also present.
1. DISCUSSION OF TRANSPORTATION ISSUES WITH COMMISSIONER WHITLEY
Commissioner Whitley made a presentation on transportation needs of Tarrant County.
He stated that he supported the improvement of Cheek-Sparger Road to a four lane,
divided thoroughfare, the widening of Jackson from Cheek-Sparger to Glade Road and the
construction ofthe North Tarrant Parkway from Precinct Line Road to S.H. 121.
Mayor Newton reviewed the history of these road projects and noted that the primary
concerns of Colleyville citizens have been the increase in traffic volumes near residential
neighborhoods and the design criteria for any road improvements.
Commissioner Whitley stated that he thought the Cheek-Sparger improvements could be
built within ninety feet of right-of-way and that he was exploring the possibility of how the
road might be improved entirely within the city of Colleyville. He also stated that it was
unlikely Cheek-Sparger would be improved without support from the cities affected.
Councilmembers made comments generally opposed to the proposed improvements to
Cheek-Sparger.
After a discussion of the resurfacing program assistance offered by Tarrant County, the
Council asked the City Manager to prepare an interlocal agreement for projects that could
be quickly implemented if assistance is available in the coming year.
2. DISCUSSION OF PLEASANT RUN ROAD/COLLEYVILLE BOULEVARD
ALIGNMENT OPTIONS
Casey Sledge of the Engineering Division presented the staffs findings in regard to the
~ intersection improvements proposed for Pleasant Run at Colleyville Boulevard and the
intersection of GladelThompson TerraceNillage Park/Bedford Roads.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
JULY 2,1997
A general discussion followed.
City Manager Bob Stripling stated that the project would be put on hold until the Council
was ready to make a decision on the alternative alignments.
There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
8:25 p.m.
APPROVED THIS Ic;~ DAY OF \)u I~
AYES, () NAYS, AND (J ABSTENTIO S.
,1997, BY A VOTE OF 5
Minutes taken and prepared by:
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Bob Stripling
City Manager
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