“Outlook at Valleyview”, a speed limit change on Sherwood way and various projects at The Bosque on Irving St. fill city council's agenda this morning, which will kick off with recognition and proclamations for local students and organizations.
Third graders from Fort Concho Elementary, known as the San Angelo Water Warriors, will be on hand to accept the “March to Save Water” proclamation. This declares March water conservation month in San Angelo. The warriors are encouraging area residents to help conserve our water supply by alternative means such as the xeriscaping of lawns.
Concho Valley PAWS will receive a proclamation declaring February “Spay Neuter Month”. The Spay and Neuter Initiative Program (known as SNIP) is a low-cost spay and neuter program, which is a joint collaboration between the city and Concho Valley PAWS created in an effort to curb the overpopulation of domestic animals citywide.
Lake View High School Maidens basketball team will be recognized for their accomplishments this season. The team had a 6-2 district record, the most district wins since 1999. The Maidens also took home a tournament win in Sonora, two players that hold top 20 state rankings, and were also finalists in the Breckenridge tournament.
The consideration of altering the maximum speed limit on Sherwood Way beginning at Clark St. and ending 300 feet west of the intersection at Southwest Blvd is on the agenda. A traffic study was done on Sherwood Way by TxDOT to determine if the speed limit should be adjusted to better accommodate traffic.
TxDOT uses a system that utilizes the 85th percentile of traffic traveling down the roadway in question. On Sherwood Way 85 percent of the traffic travels at an average speed of 45-46 miles per hour.
The addition of new businesses along Sherwood Way in recent years has caused traffic to build, and was an issue of concern amongst city council members last year.
“The number of entrances coming in (to the main road) increases the potential for accidents, and also increases the driving risk along that roadway,” said Patrick Frerich, San Angelo Operations Assistant Director. “Based on all of those factors, TxDOT has recommended that the speed limit actually drop to 40 miles per hour, below the 85th percentile of 45.”
A contract that is being negotiated with Mid-Tex of Midland, Inc. for the construction of a concession stand at “The Bosque” is also up for consideration. This involves constructing a concession stand in the area on the banks of the Concho River off of S.Irving St.
Mid-Tex Inc. were the only bidders on this project, city Construction Manager David Knapp explained.
“We’ve gone through all of their numbers and feel like we’ve cut out what we needed in way of maintaining the integrity of the project, we were able to reduce the price somewhat," Knapp said. "It is not to our original budget, but I think it’s acceptable, and that’s what we are going to be asking of the council. They could still say that the price is too high and not approve it, but we hope they accepted it so the project can move forward.”
Unfortunately there were not any formal bids from local contractors in regards to this project.
Consideration for a putt-putt golf course is also being presented for construction in “The Bosque” area. Harris Miniature Golf Courses Inc. has provided a design for the proposed 18- hole miniature golf course, an estimated $170,000 project, which would help to restore the once lively riverside area off of S.Irving.
Last, but not least, the city council will consider adopting a resolution which would support the developer, LDG, in their request to the state for a Housing Tax Credit that would support the project “Outlook on Valleyview”. The controversy and debate surrounding this issue casts a grim shadow on the chances of such a resolution actually being adopted.
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