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Grapevine History 1990 - 2010
Grapevine History 1990 - 2010
1990 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Will Wickman, Jerry Pittman and Gil Traverse.
On April 3, Ordinance No. 90-20 passes establishing a Records Management Program.
On October 22, Trent O. Petty is hired as Assistant City
Manager.
The Central Fire Station and Administration Offices are moved to a new, large facility at 601 Boyd Street. The Fire Department grows to four fire stations with a fifth under construction and 80 department personnel under the leadership of Chief Powers.
Austin Oaks Park at 528 Austin Street is established on 1.25 acres. Hazy Meadows Park at 4300 Hazy Meadows Drive is established on 2.5 acres.
The population of Grapevine is 29,202.
1991 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Will Wickman, Jerry Pittman and Gil Traverse.
On January 25, Henry Grady Lewis is named Acting Police chief. On May 8, he is named Police Chief and serves until
May 30, 1992. On May 9, 1991, Don Armstrong is named Deputy Police Chief.
On March 5, Ordinance No. 91-16 passes authorizing the issuance of $8.8 million of General Obligation Bonds.
The North Texas Water Utilities Laboratory Analysis Association awards Grapevine with the 1991 “Best Tasting Water in North Texas” designation.
A project to widen Dallas Road from State Hwy. 114 to Loop 382 (later called Texan Trail) begins. Sidewalk improvements, water line replacement, storm drainage improvements and traffic signal upgrades continue by the Public Works Department.
The Grapevine Public Library’s automation system is upgraded from OCR labels and wands to bar code labels and laser guns. The re-labeling of over 60,000 library materials and preparation of 30,000 borrower cards is accomplished in 16 weeks with the help of 88 valued volunteers – without closing the Library.
In April, the Grapevine Heritage Foundation purchases the Wm. Cameron Lumber Yard building (or Malco Building) at 701 South Main Street and begins the creation of the Grapevine Heritage Center.
On April 16, Ordinance No. 91-28 authorizes CU91-06 for freight forwarding activities at 751 Port America Place (J. A. Green Construction).
On September 3, a Court of Record is established by Ordinance 91-65. Resolution 91-28 calls for the election of a Municipal Judge to be held on November 5. David Florence serves as Municipal Judge.
Ground is broken for a new building on Main Street to house the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau. It will be a replica of the ca. 1891 Wallis Hotel and will be located at One Liberty Park Plaza which is in the 200 block of South Main Street.
On October 15, Ordinance No. 91-73 passes putting into place Grapevine’s Historic Preservation Ordinance.
On December 4, the Grapevine Preservation and Cultural Resources Foundation (later to have its name shortened to the Grapevine Heritage Foundation) is incorporated. The first directors are Marion Brekken, Hugh D. Reed, Burl Gilliam, Jess M. Daniel, W. D. (Ted) Willhoite, Will Wickman and Paul W. McCallum who serves as Chairman.
In December, additional property is purchased at the Grapevine Heritage Center for the return of the Depot.
The Grapevine Heritage Foundation purchases the Palace Theatre.
Library holding of materials grows to 92,797 and an annual circulation of 357,855. The City Council passes an ordinance implementing a $25 annual, non-resident fee for persons living outside the interlocal agreement area who want to use the Library. In November, the City Council enters into a reciprocal library borrowing agreement with the City of Euless to jointly waive non-resident fees for their respective citizens (similar to agreements with Colleyville and Southlake).
Horseshoe Trails/Snakey Lane Park is established on 119 acres at 2099 Hood Lane. It features asphalt trails and motor bike trails.
The population of Grapevine is 30,000.
1992 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted Ware, Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Will Wickman, Jerry Pittman and Gil Traverse.
On January 21, Ordinance No. 92-03 passes authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds in the amount of $8,750,000. Ordinance No. 92-04 passes authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Street Building Bonds in the amount of $4 million.
On January 21, Ordinance No. 92-05 passes amending the 1991-92 budget allowing additional funding for the Convention & Visitors Bureau for the repair of the Palace Theatre roof.
On February 18, Ordinance No. 92-10 passes approving CU92-01 for the Classic Chevrolet car dealership.
On May 5, Ordinance No. 92-22 passes regulating roller skating, bicycles and skateboards.
On June 2, Don Armstrong is named Interim Police Chief.
The Water Treatment Plant receives the 1992 Environmental Excellence Award for Operation and Maintenance from the Environmental Protection Agency for cities with a population of 50,000 or less.
Work begins on sanitary sewer system improvements. The Public Works Department continues with drainage improvements, the widening of Dooley Street, and improvements at the Minters Chapel/Industrial Boulevard intersection.
Fire Station No. 4 opens at 4500 Merlot.
The Grapevine Cotton Belt Railroad Depot is moved back to its original home on Main Street from Heritage Park at Ball and Wall Streets. The Section House also comes home that same day from Hall-Johnson Road.
On July 13, Trent O. Petty is appointed Interim City Manager. On September 15, he is appointed City Manager and serves until 1997.
On July 31, Ordinance No. 92-39 passes approving HL92-01, a historic overlay on the Palace Theatre. Ordinance No. 92-40 passes, placing a Historic Overlay on 402 through 432 South Main Street.
On August 27, a turntable is purchased for $1 from the Santa Fe Railroad. Located in Saginaw, Texas, it is moved within 48 hours to Grapevine at a cost of $10,000. The property to locate the turntable upon is purchased from the Southern Pacific Railroad. The turntable is used to turn the train engines of the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.
On October 20, Ordinance No. 92-67 passes approving HL92-03, placing a Historic Overlay on the 100 block through 400 block of South Main Street.
On December 7, Thomas A. Martin is appointed Chief of Police. He serves until his retirement in June 1998.
1993 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Will Wickman, Jerry Pittman and Gil Traverse.
On February 2, Ordinance No. 93-03 passes amending Chapter 20 and allowing for a street name change to ‘Ira E. Woods’.
On March 2, Ordinance No. 93-10 sets the traffic control speed limits for State Highway 360.
In April, National Library Week is celebrated with a Library Open House honoring the 70th anniversary of library service in Grapevine and recognizing the 40 volunteers that help the Library to maintain and deliver a variety of quality services.
On April 20, Ordinance No. 93-15 passes amending Chapter 16 and adding a high school student as an ex-officio member to the Parks Board.
The City begins a water pre-treatment program and hires a Pretreatment Coordinator who monitors and inspects industrial and commercial facilities and enforces City Ordinances for wastewater discharge.
Work begins on improvements and widening of Hall-Johnson Road from Pool Road to State Hwy. 121 and Heritage Avenue from Hall-Johnson Road to the city limit. Work continues on traffic signal improvements and sanitary sewer line upgrades.
On June 1, Ordinance No. 93-24 passes amending Chapter 3 of the DFW Airport code banning smoking in terminals. Ordinance No. 93-25 passes banning solicitation in terminals.
On November 16, Ordinance No. 93-58 passes approving HL93-01 placing a Historic Overlay on College Street and establishing the College Street Historic District.
The population of Grapevine is 32,200.
1994 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Will Wickman, Jerry Pittman and Gil Traverse.
On January 31 at 5 p.m., Mrs. Edna Hemphill officially unlocks the Grapevine Cotton Belt Railroad Depot in preparation for its re-opening as the Grapevine Historical Museum and Visitor Information Center.
Work begins on the East Side Outfall Project improving sanitary sewer lines in several areas of the City.
On July 19, Ordinance No. 94-55 passes approving Z94-07 rezoning all parks to Government Use.
On August 16, Ordinances No. 94-65 and No. 94-66 pass establishing the zoning for Delaney Vineyards and allowing wine tasting.
On September 20, Ordinance No. 94-84 passes authorizing SU94-02 and Cinemark to have a game room arcade with 45 games.
On October 29, the citizens of Grapevine approve Proposition No. 2 that includes $3.5 million of construction bond funds for the construction of a new City Hall building.
On November 21, Roger Nelson is hired as Assistant City Manager.
In the wake of rising Library usage, requests for more services and increased space needs, the Grapevine City Council engages Lee B. Brawner and Associates, Library Consultants, to do a study that will make recommendations to support library services through the year 2015.
Oak Ridge Park is established on .69 acres at 2590 Juniper Lane.
1995 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Clydene Johnson, Jerry Pittman and Gil Traverse.
On January 17, Ordinance 95-02 passes allowing
SU94-03 and a Bed and Breakfast in the Historic District.
On May 20, a replica of the Charlie M. Millican Blacksmith Shop is dedicated at the Grapevine Heritage Center. Funding for the project is the result of the efforts of Jerry Hodge and the staff of the Grapevine Public Works Department. Members of the Millican family are present for the dedication.
Visits are made to Parras de la Fuente, Mexico, to explore the possibility of beginning a Sister City program.
Utility work begins in the State Hwy. 121/FM 2499 area in
preparation for the development of Grapevine Mills Mall.
The Water Treatment Plant receives the 1995 Environmental Excellence Award for Operation and Maintenance from the Enviornmental Protection Agency.
Construction of the new City Hall begins.
The City acquires the Bessie Mitchell Home on Ball Street and 1.94 acres to become the site of the Botanical Gardens.
On October 12, a fire severely damages the B&D Mills destroying the wooden structure and damaging the steel structure that was built around it. The following day, a previously scheduled National Trust for Historic Preservation tour comes to Grapevine and shares in Grapevine’s sadness.
The in-line hockey rink at 1175 Municipal Way is constructed.
1996 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Clydene Johnson, Jerry L. Pittman and Roy Stewart.
The seventh runway opens at DFW Airport.
On January 16, Ordinance No. 96-05 passes approving CU95-36 and allowing a planned commercial center in excess of 1,000,000 square feet – Grapevine Mills Mall.
On February 20, Ordinance No. 96-07 passes designating a Tax Increment Finance District and establishing a board of directors for the Grapevine Mills area.
On February 20, Ordinance No. 96-14 passes changing the zoning for Nash Farm from R7.5 to GV.
In March, senior golfer and long-time golf course supporter W. D. (Ted) Willhoite, shoots his age (84) at the Grapevine Municipal Golf Course.
On May 21, Ordinance No. 96-33 passes approving CU96-10 expanding the Baylor Medical Women’s Center.
On August 29, Grapevine becomes the official headquarters of the Tarantula Train (later called the Grapevine Vintage Railroad), 100 years to the day of the locomotive’s birthday (Puffy – No. 2248).
On September 14, Accords are signed during the 10th Annual GrapeFest to formalize the Sister City relationship between Parras de la Fuente, Mexico, and the City of Grapevine.
In September, the Bragg House is dedicated at the Grapevine Heritage Center. The ca. 1907 house was formerly located on Wildwood Street at Dooley and is an excellent example of an agricultural farmhouse.
On October 15, Ordinance No. 96-83 passes authorizing the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 1996, in the amount of $9,785,000. Ordinance No. 96-84 passes authorizing the sale of Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds in the amount of $2,920,000.
On November 19, Ordinance No. 96-89 passes amending the FY97 budget and allowing additional positions in the Public Works and Development Services departments to provide services to the Grapevine Mills Mall project.
On December 2, the Walking To Texas fountain and statue, Grapevine’s first piece of Public Art, is dedicated on Main Street. Mayor William D. Tate gives a stirring presentation telling the story of a family making the trip to Texas. It is his own family’s story. The presentation is complete with American Indian drum music, a team of oxen, horses, wagons and period settings.
On December 17, Ordinances No. 96-98 and No. 96-99 pass amending the FY97 budget regarding Police Department staffing at Grapevine Mills Mall, and a capital project for renovations to the Police/Municipal Court Building.
1997 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Clydene Johnson, Jerry Pittman and Roy Stewart.
On February 18, the Grapevine Masonic Lodge conducts a ceremony to level the cornerstone of City Hall as part of the grand opening event. The stone pediment, columns and façade on Main Street are replications from the old Farmers National Bank building, now gone. Approximately 10,000 brick pavers are donated by Pavestone, Inc., to pave Barton Street immediately behind City Hall as well as to pave Weems Alley. Four large trees in front of City Hall are given to the City by the Mills Corporation, the developer of the Grapevine Mills Mall.
On April 19, Grapevine celebrates the 90th anniversary of the first law enforcement official in Grapevine, the Grapevine Nightwatchman. Artist Jack Bryant of Springtown is commissioned to immortalize the Grapevine Nightwatchman in bronze. The sculpture is placed atop the new Grapevine City Hall and dedicated with a public outdoor play on Main Street about Grapevine that is written by City Manager Trent Petty.
On April 25, Trent Petty resigns as City Manager; Roger Nelson is appointed Interim City Manager.
Work begins on Mustang Drive, Heritage Avenue, the widening of Pool Road from Hall-Johnson to Ira E. Woods Avenue, and improvements to the entrance ramps at William D. Tate Avenue at State Hwy. 114 by the Public Works Department.
On July 1, Ordinance No. 97-61 passes authorizing CU97-29 for an 80-feet tall entertainment globe at Grapevine Mills Mall.
On August 4, Ordinance No. 97-77 passes authorizing the issuance and sale of Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 1997, in the aggregate amount of $7,370,000 and awarding the sale thereof.
On August 4, Ordinance No. 97-80 passes allowing the appointment of two alternate members on the Historic Preservation Commission and the sending of Certificates of Appropriateness by regular mail.
On September 2, Roger Nelson is appointed City Manager and serves until June 2005.
On September 2, Ordinance No. 97-93 passes, amending Chapter 20, Sec. 20-7, changing the name of Bethel Road to Bass Pro Boulevard. Ordinance No. 98-97 further changes the name to Bass Pro Drive.
The City of Grapevine gives an ambulance to its Sister City, Parras de la Fuente, Mexico.
The Sidewalk Judge, a public art sculpture created by J. Seward Johnson, is dedicated on Main Street. It represents all the old timers who ‘judged’ folks as they did business on Main Street.
On October 30, the new Grapevine Mills Mall opens for business. The 1.5-million square feet complex is extremely successful, welcoming more than 13.9 million visitors and generating $300 million in sales the first year. A new era of tourism development begins.
Construction begins on the park and Pleasant Glade Pool on three acres at 1805 Hall-Johnson Road. The pool is finished in 1999.
On December 16, Ordinance No. 97-142 passes making the office of Municipal Judge a full-time position.
1998 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted Ware, Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Clydene Johnson, Darlene Freed and Roy Stewart.
On January 15, Bruno Rumbelow is appointed Assistant City Manager.
In April, New Season, a bronze statue of a boy and girl releasing a butterfly is dedicated at the Heritage Center as a part of the Public Art Program. It is moved to the new Botanical Gardens in 2002.
On April 7, Ordinance No. 98-48 passes amending the budget for golf course remodeling in the amount of $1,784,011.
In May, the 1933 Aermotor watertower/windmill is dedicated at the Grapevine Heritage Center. It is donated to the Grapevine Heritage Foundation by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brunson, owners of Wagon Wheel Ranch.
On June 2, Dale Wilkins is appointed Chief of Police.
The lighted, open field play area at the Community Activities Center at 1175 Municipal Way is developed. The Community Activities Center contains two gymnasiums, a 1/8 mile walk/jog track, two racquetball courts exercise area, seven classrooms and game room, locker rooms and is the office for the Recreation Division.
Citizens vote in support of bonds for streets, Library expansion, Senior Citizen Center expansion, and the development of parks and trails.
Work begins on the Bass Pro Drive project from State Hwy. 26 to the east of State Hwy. 121. Work begins to widen Glade Road from State Hwy. 121 to Roxboro Road.
Work begins on the expansion of the Peach Street Wastewater Treatment Plan adding the capacity to treat an additional 2,000,000 gallons of wastewater per day for a total of 5,750,000 gallons.
The Water Treatment Plant receives the 1998 Environmental Excellence Award for Operation and Maintenance form the Environmental Protection Agency for Region 6. Grapevine is awarded the 1998 Best Tasting Water In North Texas award from the North Texas Water Utilities Laboratory Analysis Association.
On June 2, Ordinance No. 98-71 passes authorizing SU98-05 allowing 32 video arcade games at SkateTown.
Sunshine Harbor Park is established at 821 Dunn Lane on .34 acres.
Visits are made by Grapevine leadership to Krems, Austria, to initiate a second Sister City partnership.
Over $10.6 million in sales tax revenue is received by the City from Grapevine Mills Mall from its first year of operation.
On July 21, Ordinance No. 98-83 passes authorizing Tax and Revenue Certificate of Obligation Bonds for $5,875,000.
On September 15, Ordinance No. 98-115 passes amending Appendix D Section 36 “PCD” hotels exceeding 500 rooms. Section 47, Site Plan Review, and Section 56, Off Street Parking.
On December 15, Ordinance No. 98-140 passes establishing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone Two for Opryland (Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine). Ordinance No. 98-141 passes establishing a TIF Two Feasibility Study, bylaws, project plan and financing.
The population of Grapevine is 39,000.
1999 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Clydene Johnson, Darlene Freed and Roy Stewart.
In January, a second delegation of Grapevine leadership travels to Krems, Austria, to discuss a Sister City program.
On January 5, the Grapevine Heritage Foundation purchases the Nash Farm.
Work begins on Fire Station No. 5 at 2801 Grapevine Mills Boulevard.
On February 2, Ordinance No. 99-13 passes authorizing CU98-82 for Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, increasing restaurant seating, adding boat canopy and staging area, increasing parking, realigning drive entrance, and revising building and sign elevations.
On February 15, Eddie Salame is appointed Deputy Police Chief.
In March, school supplies are sent to Parras de la Fuente, Mexico.
On March 2, Ordinance No. 99-29 passes authorizing the sale of $7.4 million of revenue bonds.
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World opens in Grapevine.
In May, a second windmill is placed on Main Street near the Torian Cabin. The Prairie Windmill commemorates the legacy of windmills on the Grape Vine Prairie.
In June, a delegation of Grapevine leadership travels to Parras de la Fuente, Mexico.
On July 20, Ordinance No. 99-110 passes authorizing SU98-12 for gas well drilling and production in a non-residential area.
In September, David B. Anderson becomes Fire Chief and serves until June 2005. His career began in Grapevine in 1973. Under his leadership the Fire Department greatly increases its technical rescue capabilities due to the large hotels being built in Grapevine.
On September 11, Accords are signed during the 13th Annual GrapeFest to formalize a Sister City relationship between Krems, Austria, and the City of Grapevine.
On September 21, Ordinances No. 99-139 and No. 99-140 pass authorizing CU99-51 and SU99-13 for the development of a bowling alley with laser tag, video games, billiard tables and skill oriented games with an entertainment center – The Main Event. Ordinance No. 99-143 passes authorizing CU99-44, the Cowboy’s Golf Course beverage permit.
On October 5, Ordinance No. 99-147 passes authorizing CU99-47 to develop a Krispy Kreme restaurant with a drive-through service window.
2000 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Clydene Johnson, Darlene Freed and Roy Stewart.
On February 15, Ordinance No. 2000-17 passes authorizing CU00-07 for Groceryworks.com allowing outside storage in connection with Internet sales of groceries at 800 Industrial Boulevard.
On March 7, Ordinances No. 2000-19 and No. 2000-20 pass authorizing the issuance of $7,665,000 and $5,635,000 in General Obligation Bonds.
Construction is completed on Train 3 of the Peach Street Wastewater Treatment Plant. Many new treatment processes are implemented, a generator is installed to ensure operations in case of power outages, and security is upgraded. Sanitary sewer and creek channel improvements are made by the Public Works Department.
On Memorial Day in May, the Coming Home statue is dedicated at the Grapevine Cotton Belt Depot honoring and commemorating the military service of Grapevine veterans. A committee of veterans under the leadership of City Manager Roger Nelson selects the design and leads in the stirring dedication ceremony.
In June, a replica of the Grapevine Nightwatchman statue is sent to Krems, Austria, as a Millennium Art Exchange Gift.
On June 6, Ordinance No. 2000-54 passes approving the sale of $31,580,000 in Combination Tax and Tax Increment Refinancing CO bonds.
The Palace Theatre closes for restoration.
On June 23, Sister City Accords are signed in Krems, Austria.
In August, a replica of the Grapevine Nightwatchman statue is sent to Parras de la Fuente, Mexico, as a Millennium Art Exchange Gift.
On September 5, Ordinance No. 2000-85 passes changing the name of a portion of Business 114 to Opryland Boulevard (later renamed Texan Trail).
On September 5, Ordinance No. 2000-91 authorizes HL00-06 designating the Keeling House at 627 Church Street as a historic landmark.
On September 19, Ordinances No. 2000-99 and No. 2000-100 pass establishing the J.A.G. Trade Center and allowing freight forwarding warehouses at 601 Hanover Drive.
On November 7, Ordinance No. 2000-111 authorizes the sale of $7,880,000 of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation.
In December, Millennium Art Exchange gifts are officially received by the City of Grapevine and are placed in the Mayor’s reception room in City Hall. Art pieces include a watercolor of the Cross of San Lorenzo at Casa Grande at the Casa Madero Winery at Parras de la Fuente. From Krems, Grapevine receives a carving of St. Urban carved by Peter Durst, a Weinobelisk created by Fritz Gall, a miniature winepress, and to come in 2001 – a working, ancient wine press.
The population of Grapevine is 42,149.
2001 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Clydene Johnson, Darlene Freed and Roy Stewart.
On May 5, David Florence is appointed to a four-year term as Municipal Judge as a result of Ordinance No. 2001-09 Amended Chapter 8, Courts and Criminal Procedure Relative to Municipal Judge, which authorizes the appointment of the municipal judge and alternate judges, appointing the judge and establishing the judges’ compensation.
Grapevine is awarded the 2001 Best Tasting Water in North Texas designation by the North Texas Water Utilities Laboratory Analysis Association.
On May 21, the Palace Theatre re-opens, completely restored and ready to serve Grapevine and Northeast Tarrant County as the Palace Arts Center.
On November 18, the grand opening of the expanded Grapevine Public Library takes place.
2002 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Clydene Johnson, Darlene Freed and Roy Stewart.
The population of Grapevine is 44,390.
Parr Road improvements are completed.
Grapevine receives the 2002 Best Tasting Water in Texas award from the North Texas Water Utilities Laboratory Analysis Association.
The City leases 770 acres of land around Lake Grapevine from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for recreational use, including a campground and ten boat ramps.
Phase I of Meadowmere Park is completed with four soccer fields.
A second pond is added at the Botanical Gardens.
2003 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Clydene Johnson, Darlene Freed and Roy Stewart.
A new Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club open in Grapevine.
At the Grapevine Golf Course, 27 holes are constructed and renovation is completed. Mulligan’s and the Pro Shop are remodeled.
The Peach Street Water Tower is built with a 2,000,000 gallon capacity.
Road work on Minter’s Chapel and Ruth Wall is completed.
The population of Grapevine is 45,524.
2004 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Clydene Johnson, Darlene Freed and Roy Stewart.
Eddie Salame is appointed Chief of Police.
On April 4, the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine opens for business featuring 1,511 guest rooms. On May 7th, an international grand opening is held involving the mayors of Grapevine, Parras de la Fuentes, Mexico, and Krems, Austria.
In May, a bronze Public Art statue of Grapevine Mayor Benjamin R. Wall is dedicated at the corner of Main and Wall Streets during the Main Street Days Festival. He is created by Archie St. Clair, Grapevine’s Artist-In-Residence.
Silver Lake Park at 1501 N. Dooley is leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encompassing 129 acres and a 60+ space campground with a boat ramp and other features. The name is changed in 2005 to The Vineyards Campground at Lake Grapevine.
Work begins to expand the storage and pumping capabilities of the Water Treatment Plant.
Grapevine receives the 2004 Best Tasting Water in North Texas award from the North Texas Water Utilities Laboratory Analysis Association.
In October the bas-relief sculpture on plaque of Wiley Deloys (Ted) Willhoite is dedicated at the Nash Farm. The image of Ted is created by Archie St. Clair, Artist-In-Residence, and the piece becomes part of the Grapevine Public Art Program.
Road work on the Dove Loop extension and North Main Street is completed.
Grapevine Fire Department is upgraded to a #2 Insurance Service Office Rating.
A third pond is added to the Botanical Gardens.
The population of Grapevine is 47,950.
2005 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Clydene Johnson, Darlene Freed and Roy Stewart.
Municipal Judge David Florence is appointed to a four-year term to expire on May 5, 2009.
In June, Bruno Rumbelow is appointed Acting City Manager.
In June, a bas-relief sculpture on plaque of Officer Darren Glenn Medlin, who was killed in the line of duty, is dedicated at the Police Department headquarters. The image of Officer Medlin is created by Archie St. Clair, and the tribute becomes part of the Grapevine Public Art Program.
On August 1, Steve Bass is appointed as Fire Chief. He comes to Grapevine most recently having served as Deputy City Manager in Bedford; he was also Deputy Fire Chief at the City of Dallas and was Fire Chief in Bedford.
The Grand Hyatt and the new International Terminal open at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The International Terminal is a two-million sq. ft. facility that can handle 11.7 million passengers annually with 28 gates.
President George W. Bush visits Grapevine and speaks at the Gaylord Texan.
Road work on Church and Dooley Streets is completed.
Work on the Water Treatment Plant is completed.
Grapevine hosts the Texas Amateur Athletics Federation Games.
The Grapevine City Council approves the purchase of two lots in the Bellaire subdivision for a neighborhood park.
A fountain is added to the Great Lawn at the Botanical Gardens.
In December 2005, Bruno Rumbelow is appointed City Manager.
The population of Grapevine is 47,599. Grapevine encompasses 39 square miles.
2006 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Clydene Johnson, Darlene Freed and Roy Stewart.
Tommy Hardy and Jennifer Hibbs are named Assistant City Managers.
In September, The Sunday Skaters statue – a unique four piece public art sculpture featuring children, a dog and historic fence – is dedicated at College and Main Street.
Road work on Texan Trail begins.
Work on the expansion at the Service Center is completed.
The Vineyards Campground at Lake Grapevine opens. Big Bear Creek Trail and Oak Grove Trail are opened.
The Glass Cactus nightclub at the Gaylord Texan opens for business.
The citizens of Grapevine overwhelmingly vote in favor of an increase in sales tax for crime control and prevention, and commuter rail.
Ground is broken for the Great Wolf Lodge.
Road work begins on Glade Road and Bass Pro Drive.
There are approximately 11,000 buildings in the city limits.
2007 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Clydene Johnson, Darlene Freed and Roy Stewart. Mike Lease replaces Clydene Johnson in June.
The American Bus Association holds its annual conference in Grapevine.
For the third time, GrapeFest is named a Top 100 Event in North America by the American Bus Association.
On February 9, Clydene Johnson and Eric Parker co-chair the 3rd Annual Heritage Jubilee, raising over $70,000 that night for the restoration of Nash Farm.
On February 12, the restored J. E. Keeling House has a preview opening as the Settlement to City Museum, honoring the Keeling family and its 80 years of ownership of The Grapevine Sun, and celebrating Grapevine’s 100 years of incorporation as a municipal government.
Katie’s Woods park improvements are completed, including restrooms, a boat ramp and landscaping.
Land is purchased on Main Street for the future site of Convention & Visitors Bureau offices.
On June 19, Great Wolf Drive is designated and a 200 room expansion is approved for the Great Wolf Lodge.
On July 17, approval is granted to Baylor Medical Center for an additional south tower and a new central utility plant.
Several new restaurants open, including Bob’s Steak and Chop House, Uncle Julio’s and Bone Daddy’s.
Major construction is underway on Main Street including the Fairfield residential development at Main and Dallas Road, and the new Bank of the West building at Main and Northwest Highway.
Work begins on a fire sprinkler project to protect buildings in the historic downtown area. Sharron Spencer initiates this project.
The Grapevine Nightwatchman statue is removed from the top of City Hall for cleaning and refurbishment, ten years after being installed. It is replaced with special 10-year anniversary ceremonies during the Main Street Days festival.
In August, a program begins to involve the Grapevine Police Department directly in the City’s tourism development. Dr. Peter Tarlow from Texas A&M University comes to provide training.
On December 18, the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine receives approval for the addition of two levels to its south parking garage.
On December 18, the Great Wolf Lodge opens for business.
2008 Great Wolf Lodge receives approval to amend their site plan to include a miniature golf course and revise their entry porte-cochere.
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine receives approval for the addition of a hotel wing with guest rooms, conference area and parking at 1501 Gaylord Trail.
Trawick Trail is renamed Darren Medlin Trail in honor of Grapevine’s fallen officer.
Chesapeake Energy receives permission for gas well drilling and production at 1408 E. Wall Street and at 3740 Euless-Grapevine Road.
2009 Love Chapel Church of God at 300 Turner Road receives historic landmark designation.
Permission is received for the second story of building at 412 S. Main Street in the downtown historic district to be used as a residence.
First Baptist Church of Grapevine receives permission to erect signs and place temporary buildings at its proposed new site at 2301 Wm. D. Tate Avenue.
The term of Municipal Court Judge is set at two years beginning May 5, 2009.
The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is awarded the prestigious Meetings & Conventions 2009 Gold Service Award by Meetings & Conventions magazine subscribers.
Snow/Sport Entertainment Ltd. announces a new project called Texas Alps in Grapevine described as a 590-foot indoor ski slope, part of a 250,000 square foot facility proposed near the Grapevine Mills mall. In addition to the ski slope, Texas Alps will have an indoor ice climbing wall and luge track.
On July 21, all City owned and leased parks are designated as “Tobacco Free Parks” with the posting of signs giving notice.
In October, Global leisure giant Merlin Entertainments(Merlin), the world’s second biggest visitor attraction operator, announces plans to build a $12m LEGOLAND Discovery Centre (LDC) in Grapevine Mills shopping mall.
Chesapeake Energy receives permission for gas well drilling and production at 2720 North Grapevine Mills Boulevard.