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march 14, 1966 page two St. John's would now like to purchase the desired 3.62 acres of park land, instead of "swapping". Mr. Serur read aloud an opinion from City Attorney Albert M. Walker, reference the City's legal ability to sel I park land. The letter is attached as a part of the Minutes. A ful I discussion ensued. The City Manager exhibited a map of the area, showing the 3.62 acres needed by St. John's, and the portion of church property which Fr. Trevino had offered to trade the City at the previous meeting. Alderman Whittenberg interjected the question of the worth of the 3.62 acres. Elwood Soechting, recognized by the Mayor, asked if it were correct that the City could not sell any part of the park for a commercial use. The Mayor answered, "Yes." Mr. Soechting asked if the church could sel I for commercial purposes, and the Mayor repl ied that the church would not sell the frontage. Alderman Pool asked how the property is zoned. The Mayor re- plied: "Public Use." Alderman Froh went to the map to "clarify the discussion and questions". Alderman Damon said if a sale or swap were to be considered, the Council should know the value of the property. Alderman Whittenberg moved that the Counci I hire a competent appraiser to appraise the value of the 3.62 acres of frontage land which St. John's is interested in buying, and also the property previously offered for trade; and that the City Manager be authorized to sel- ect the appraiser. Alderman Tuttle seconded the motion. Discussion continued. Alderman Damon said he was inter- ested in seeing the City have more park land, instead of less. The question being cal led for, the fol lowing vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Damon, Froh, Pool, Tuttle, Whittenberg None The Mayor declared the motion carried. The City Manager presented for Counci I consideration a problem concerning garbage collection at a residence on property half in and half out of City Limits. Bi I I Younger's home is situated on the lot that is outside the City Limits, but he pays City taxes on part of his property, and has City water. After discussion, on mot- ion of Alderman Whittenberg, the Counci I gave common con- sent to giving Mr. Younger garbage collection service. I I The Mayor read aloud a letter from T.K. Wood, District 14 Engineer, Texas Highway Department, commenting on the Res- olution on one-0ay traffic control on I 35 access roads approved at the February 14 meeting. After lengthy dis- cussion on the problem, Alderman Whittenberg moved that the City Secretary write Mr. Wood and ask him if the decis- i on-mak i ng auth6r'i.ty for one- and two- way traff i c contro I I on access roads within the City Limits rests with the City or with the Texas Highway Department. Alde~man Damon sec- onded the motion and on roll cal I, the fol lowing vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Damon, Froh, Tuttle, Whittenberg Pool The Mayor declared the motion carried.