The Council met and set the following agenda for the May 26, 1998, agenda:
Public Hearing.
ANNEXATION: Tag No. 98-01: Tract located between the center line of the Red River of 1998
and the center line of the Red River of 1839 and adjacent to Section 30, (T18N-R13W), Bossier
Parish, LA.
Confirmations and/or Appointments:
Board Appointments: Mr. Thomas J. Epperson, DDA.
Mr. R. W. Rademacher, Airport Authority (reappointment).
Mr. Huey L. Taylor, Electrical Board.
Mr. Lloyd Thompson, Electrical Board.
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.
TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to June 9):
RESOLUTIONS: None.
ORDINANCES:
90 To create and establish a No Through Truck Route: Amelia Ave. between Lotus Lane and
Mansfield Rd. (E/Spigener)
91 To repeal a portion of Ord. 68 of 1966 pertaining to the inclusion of a parking meter zone for
the NW side of Highland Ave. in the 1000 blk. and to repeal Ord. 64 of 1950 pertaining to
inclusion of a parking meter zone on the SE side of Highland Ave. in the 1000 blk. (B/Stewart)
92 To create and establish a Yield Intersection: Chickasaw Trail and Indian Trail. (A/Cooper)
TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
87 Authorizing the waiver of the building rental fees for use of the Barnwell Center in
conjunction with a reception honoring Sickle Cell Volunteers on May 15, 1998.
88 Authorizing the donation of the use of 40 tables, 200 chairs, and a stage to the Law
Enforcement Family Reunion Committee.
ORDINANCES:
76 Closing and abandoning a portion of dedicated utility servitude in Lot 71, Chasewood Sub'd.
(E/Spigener)
77 Closing and abandoning a portion of the retained utility servitudes in the closed and
abandoned alleyway running from Coty Street to Centenary Boulevard and lying between Stoner
Avenue and Egan Street. (B/Stewart)
78 To create and establish a Stop Intersection: Louisiana Ave. and Cotton St. (A/Cooper)
79 To create and establish a Stop Intersection: McNeil St. and Cotton St. (A/Cooper)
80 To create and establish a Stop Intersection: Northbrook Dr. and Wrenwood Blvd. (D/Serio)
81 To create and establish a Yield Intersection: Kelliwood Dr. and Long Lake Dr. (D/Serio)
82 To create and establish a Yield Intersection: Indian Trail and Apache Trail. (A/Cooper)
83 To create and establish a Yield Intersection: Indian Trail and Mohawk Trail. (A/Cooper)
9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
A. RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE
ONLY ONE READING:
80 Authorizing execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Red River Waterway
Commission whereby the City of Shreveport will transfer its fee simple interest to a portion of
property along the Red River for the construction of a public recreation site. (Postponed on 5-12
[not to be considered prior to 6-9])
B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to June 9): None.
C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to June 9):
93 Amending Section 50-133 and 90-306 of the Code, relative to reserved parking spaces for the
handicapped.
94 ZONING: C-18-98, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, amending Sec. 106-678, by
adding "Crematory" to the list of uses permitted by right in the B-3, Community Business
Districts.
95 ZONING: C-19-98, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, amending and reenacting the
section of the supplementary use regulations regarding projecting architectural features.
96 ZONING: C-27-98, RANDY'S TRAVEL TOWN, 7295 Greenwood Road, from R-A (SPI-2)
to B-3 (SPI-2) with MPC approval; mobile home sales. (G/Burrell)
97 ZONING APPEAL: C-28-98, VALERIE SVOLOS TAYLOR AND SCOTT TAYLOR, 3133
& 3137 Industrial Loop, from R-1D to R-3; multi-family residential development (apartments).
(E/Spigener)
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned
ordinances numbers):
119 Establishing certain four way stop intersections and three way stop intersections within the
University Terrace South Subdivision. (D/Serio) (Postponed on 5-12)
66 Authorizing the lease of certain city-owned property to Cargill Park BMX, Inc. (Postponed
on 5-12)
84 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 98-01: Tract located between the center line of the Red River of
1998 and the center line of the Red River of 1839 and adjacent to Section 30, (T18N-R13W),
Bossier Parish, LA. (A/Cooper)
85 Amending Code of Ordinances relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages at private clubs (to
allow possession/consumption of alcoholic beverages on Sunday night after 12:00 midnight until
2:00 a.m.) (A/Cooper)
86 Amending the 1998 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund,
appropriating the funds authorized therein.
87 Levying a tax of 7.99 mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the
bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City of Shreveport.
88 Levying a tax of 21.09 mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within
the City of Shreveport for the year 1998, in the amounts and for the purposes described herein.
89 Levying a tax of 30.54 mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within
the City of Shreveport for the year 1998, for the purpose of paying principal and interest on
outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the City.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance No. 46 of 1995 by Mr. Stewart: To revise the membership of the Board of
Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System. (Tabled on 6-13-95)
2. Ordinance No. 90 of 1995: Amending Sec. 30-92 of the Code relative to fireworks. (F/Green)
(Tabled on 2-27-96)
3. Ordinance No. 61 of 1996: Amending the Code by adding Div.5, Art. V, Chap. 26 relative to
establishing a Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund. (D/Serio) (Tabled on 7-9-96)
4. Resolution No. 94 of 1997: Renaming Airport Park the "Maurice 'Blimp' Monroe Park."
(F/Green) (Tabled on 5-27-97)
11. NEW BUSINESS:
1. BAC-41-98, LA PLAYHOUSE, INC., 2007 Portland, Special Exception Use and variance in
hours of operation in B-3 District, lounge operating to 2 a.m. (G/Burrell) (Postponed - 5-12)
BAC-57-98, BAMBOO LOUNGE, 4601 North Market Street, Special Exception Use and
Variance in the hours of operation in a B-3 District, lounge operating to 2:00 a.m.
(A/Cooper)
Election of City Council Officers: Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES.
CLERK'S REPORT:
Letters of Appeal:
ZONING APPEAL: C-28-98, VALERIE SVOLOS TAYLOR AND SCOTT TAYLOR, 3133 & 3137 Industrial Loop, from R-1D to R-3, multi-family residential development (apartments). (E/Spigener)(not to be considered prior to 6-9)
BAC-51-98, CHARLES WILLIAM JUSTICE, JR., 4149 Baltimore, variance in the front yard setback and in the off-street parking requirement in an R-1D District, residence. (B/Stewart) ((not to be considered prior to 6-9)
BAC-54-98, AMY COBB HENDRIX AND LARRY G. COBB, 502 East Kings Hwy.,
restaurant operating on a 24-hour basis. (B/Stewart) (not to be considered prior to 6-9)
COMMUNICATIONS and MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS (Council resolves itself into
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE to consider the following):
Approval of the minutes of the Committee of the Whole of May 12, 1998.
Communications of the Mayor
Communications from the Council Members
Public Comments
Miscellaneous Matters
THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS (reconvenes Regular Council Meeting).
ADJOURNMENT.
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The meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
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JAMES EDWARD GREEN, CHAIRMAN
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ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL