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HomeMy WebLinkAboutColleyville Sidewalks Committee-Minutes-4/25/20022001-2002 COLLEWILLE SIDEWALK TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING -APR{L 25, 2002 April 25, 2002 - 3:30 p.m. -East End Conference Room PRESENT: Members: Gail Manion, Chair; Judy Atwood, Deena Dendy, Earline Kennedy, Nancy Jane Langford, and Dulce Moore. Staff: Tom Niederauer, Sr. Planner, Keith Fisher, Dir. of Public Works &Troy Gray, Engineering. I. Call to Order: The Task Force reviewed the minutes of the April 8t" meeting. It was noted that under the discussion of Parks Projects, the minutes should read "should come from the Park Department budget". The minutes were then adopted. II. Reports from Staff and Task Force: Glade Road -West -from Bransford to Mill Creek Add'n. - The Task Force studied the map and estimates provided by staff and discussed various parts of the project: • Staff noted that along the Falls property (4812 Bransford) there is a very large tree, which would prevent a bridge from being close to the street, therefore the actual r-o-w needed would be wider along that part, and the cost would be increased. • Fisher stated that rather than a bridge, it would be best to extend the existing culvert and fill in on the sides. The extension with fill, the sidewalk and handrails would total about $15,000. He stated that we might be able to use some money from the drainage budget, maybe up to $20,000. • Ms. Kennedy suggested that we work with the Haggards for fencing and landscaping. • Ms. Manion believes that with the walk in place, more kids would walk or bike to school rather than their parents driving them. This would reduce some of the vehicular traffic. • Ms. Moore suggested that Ms. Kennedy arrange a neighborhood HOA meeting to get a population count of students attending Bransford. • Ms. Manion recalled that Mr. & Mrs. Fall were agreeable with the sidewalk but had drainage problems that are now resolved. • Troy Grav proposed that we invite Mr. Haggard and the others in for another talk. Manion suggested that the Task Force write a letter to each owner personally inviting him or her to a meeting on May 10t" (swtf min #5 - 4-25-02) 2001-2002 COLLEYVILLE SIDEWALK TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING - APRlL 25, 2002 II. Reports from Staff and Task Force -continued: 2. Glade Road walk along Charles Behrens property - Troy Grav mentioned that we are close to settling matters with Mr. Behrens and should be able to go forward with a walk very soon. 3. Glade Road -Central -from Bluebonnet to Bedford Road - The Task Force discussed issues regarding this segment of road /sidewalk • Niederauer commented that the map he forwarded for Central Glade shows current ownership lines (i.e. right-of-way), but that at this time the location of the r-o-w as required by the City's Thoroughfare plan is a guess. As can be seen, the 95' wide (west of Riverwalk) and 75' wide east of Riverwalk will take much more property than seems feasible at this time. • Fisher suggested that since Glade is not likely to be rebuilt within 10 years, we not use the proposed Colleyville Thoroughfare Plan r-o-w for determination of how much land is needed for walks, but to purchase just what we need. • Ms. Manion noted that last year the Task Force thought the north side of Glade Road might be a good route due to construction to the west that would provide connection opportunities, and recommended buying the needed r-o-w from the M. Bone Estate tract. However, since there is a delay in probate court, we should strongly consider a route on the south side (of Glade). There are other advantages to the south side as well. Gray stated that we should be able to purchase the M. Bone tract within the year. • Fisher felt that the Winsworth tract at the corner with Stafford is a top priority, since any of the other routes are still dependent on this tract. We will probably have to remove a tree and possibly build a screen for the Winsworths. Gray said that he would contact the Winsworths. • Grav mentioned that during purchasing r-o-w for widening Glade at the s.e. corner of Bedford Rd. that the owner of Tract S-8 argued that his property was of commercial value and he would not sell at a lower rate. As a result, the r-o-w line was shifted north one foot. Gray believes that the same would occur if the City tried to buy land for sidewalks along this 351' strip. • It was noted that the culvert under Glade at Riverwalk Drive is small and that an extension of the pipe for a sidewalk on top would not be overly expensive. • On question, staff estimated that with no additional property, the concrete only would cost about $70,000 to $75,000 for both sides of Glade Road. • The Task Force requested that Tom and Troy estimate the r-o-w in the field to determine about how much depth is needed just for the walk with no consideration for additional r-o-w land to meet the Colleyville Thoroughfare Plan. 4. Retaining wall at Brown Trail and Cheek-Sparger - Fishermentioned that about $5,000 would be needed to construct the retaining wall and handicapped ramp? at Brown Trail and Cheek Sparger Road. (swtf min #5 - 4-25-02) 2 2001-2002 COLLEYVILLE SIDEWALK TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETING -APRIL 25, 2002 II. Reports from Staff and Task Force -continued: 5. Colleyville Blvd. -Pedestrian Crosswalks and Stoplights - Ms. Manion requested that staff write the State Highway Dept. (TxDOT) for help in installing Pedestrian Traffic Lights and painting crosswalk at the three intersection projects on this list were discussed as potential priorities for this year. See priorities below. III. Next Meeting and Adjournment: * The next meeting will be on Friday, May 10th at 10:00 am. * The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 pm. Submitted by Tom Niederauer, Sidewalk Task Force staff: Approved by: Approved at meeting of 6-10-02 Gail Manion, Chair (swtf min #5 - 4-25-02) 3