History of Grapevine 1975 - 1990

History of Grapevine 1975 - 1990

1975 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Doil Dalton, C. L. “Larry” Oliver, Charles Dunn, R. E. “Bob” Murphy, Thelma Conine, Dr. Carlton D. Pittard (he resigns in April and Willis Pirkle is appointed to fill his unexpired term).

In January, Chisai Childs and Johnnie High open the Grapevine Opry in the empty Palace Theatre building.

On January 21, Ordinance No. 75-01 passes authorizing the execution of a contract for water between the City and the Trinity River Authority.

On February 25, Ordinance No. 75-05 passes establishing a Parks & Recreation Board, and sets member terms, duties and responsibilities.

On March 4, the City Council votes to transfer $400 to the Tourist & Convention Bureau for clerical expenses.

On March 18, Ordinance No. 75-11 passes adopting the Personnel Handbook. The first budget for the Tourist & Convention Bureau is approved in the amount of $65,000.

On April 1, Ordinance No. 75-12 passes adopting the 1975 National Electrical Code.

On May 20, Ordinance No. 75-17 passes regulating gun discharge or firing of any firearm within the city limits.

On June 3, Ordinance No. 75-22 passes making it unlawful to detain any book, newspaper, magazine or other property of the City of Grapevine Public Library.

On June 17, Ordinance No. 75-25 amends Title 7 of the City Code making it unlawful to have livestock within the city limits except as provided.

On June 24, City Council approves $10,600 for an ad in the August issue of Texas Parade magazine.

On October 21, Ordinance No. 75-41 passes authorizing the establishment of a city emergency ambulance service to be operated by the fire department.

On December 16, Ordinance No. 75-51 passes prohibiting parking from 5 p.m. to midnight in front of the Grapevine Opry.

1976 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Willis Pirkle, David A. Florence, Charles Gideon, Doil Dalton, Larry Oliver and Charles Dunn. In January, Shirley M. Armstrong is appointed City Secretary. She serves until May 1983.

Bill Tate is named Grapevine Citizen of the Year.

On January 20, Ordinance No. 76-02 passes providing for the regulation of outdoor advertising signs and the Highway Beautification Act.

On February 24, Ordinance No. 76-05 passes approving an agreement between the Texas State Highway Department and the City for the installation and maintenance of highway signal projects.

On March 3, the City Council discusses construction of the Tanner (Torian) Log Cabin. Construction is to be completed by July; the Tourist & Convention Bureau will pay for the restoration. On July 6, the City Council approves an additional $3,878.22 for the cabin.

The Calaboose is moved from its location near Barton Street to Heritage Park.

On November 16, Ordinance No. 76-30 passes controlling the display of sexually explicit material.

On November 16, Ordinance No. 76-33 passes setting speed limits in school zones at 20 mph.

1977 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Doil Dalton, Charles Dunn, Willis Pirkle, David Florence, Larry Oliver and Charles Gideon.

On February 22, Ordinance No. 77-07 passes amending Section 10 and 11 of Ordinance No. 74-28 regarding appointments, terms, and alternate members to the Tourist & Convention Bureau Board.

In April, the Librarian and Library Board begin working with an architect on plans for a new library building.

On April 5, Ordinances No. 77-16, No. 77-17 and No. 77-18 pass adopting the 1976 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, the 1973 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code and the 1975 Edition of the Plumbing Code recommended by the Texas Municipal League.

In June, the Friends of the Library reorganize to promote and further assist the Library.

On July 5, the City Council approves $18,330 for national advertising for tourism.

On September 20, Ordinance No. 77-42 passes establishing a procedure for the abatement and removal of junked vehicles.

On September 27, Ordinance No. 77-46 passes providing for the paving of Park Boulevard.

In October, a Books-By-Mail program is made available through the North Texas Library System. The Friends of the Library conduct their first book sale during the Fall Festival and net $170.66 for the library.

In November, Library hours are expanded to six days of service each week for 45 total hours.

On December 6, Ordinance No. 77-63 passes concerning Flood Damage Prevention.

On December 20, James L. Hancock becomes the second City Manager and serves until August 1986. Mr. Hancock had been an employee of the City for approximately 19 years - serving as Water Superintendent, City Secretary and Assistant City Manager. After reviewing almost 50 applications, the Council selects Mr. Hancock.

W. A. McLain is named Police Chief and serves until July 1980.

Construction bids are awarded for renovation of a building on Dallas Road for a new Library. The library collection grows to 16,297 items and has a circulation for the year of 27,120.

The City acquires an additional 6.83 acres to increase the size of Heritage Park at Ball and Wall Streets.

The Grapevine Sun is sold to the Denton Record Chronicle.

1978 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Doil Dalton, Charles Dunn, William Shafer, David Florence, Larry Oliver and Charles Gideon (he resigns in February 1979; Ted Ware is appointed to fill his unexpired term).

On February 28, Ordinance No. 78-10 passes authorizing the compensation to be received by the Mayor and City Council members.

On April 10, a grand opening is held at 307 W. Dallas Road for the 4,300 square foot Library building, its tenth location in 55 years.

In May, the Police Department moves into a new two-story facility on Dallas Road where the Library is also located. The Friends of the Library initiate a “Children’s Hour” on Wednesday mornings using volunteer storytellers from the community.

On July 10, Ordinance No. 78-36 passes prohibiting the riding of bicycles on sidewalks on Main Street.

In August, Mrs. Robbie Gibbs retires as Librarian after six years of service. Mrs. Janis Roberson, a graduate of Texas Woman’s University with a Masters Degree in Library Science, is appointed Director. With growing support from the City of Grapevine and the Friends of the Library, the Library begins offering children’s recordings and cassette tapes. A copying machine, micro-fiche reader and an automated Gaylord circulation system is purchased. The library collection totals 16,889 and has an annual circulation of 34,258.

On August 1, Ordinance No. 78-41 passes prohibiting the deposit of lumber, boxes, barrels, bricks, stone and dead trees in excavated areas.

On August 1, the City Council approves the preliminary plans for a Convention Center.

On September 5, Ordinance No. 78-54 passes establishing a 5 mph speed limit for motorboats on the south side of Lake Grapevine adjacent to Oak Grove Park.

On September 19, Ordinance No. 78-58 passes establishing green fees at the Municipal Golf Course.

On September 19, the City Council authorizes the Tourist & Convention Bureau to hire an Executive Director with the cooperation of the City Manager and Personnel Committee and the approval of City Council. On November 21, Mr. Scott Tarwater is hired on a contractual basis.

On October 3, Ordinance No. 78-65 passes establishing a set of library fines.

On October 17, Ordinance No. 78-66 passes amending Ordinance 78-58 relative to punch cards, golf cart fees and golf lessons.

On November 21, Ordinance No. 78-74 passes prohibiting horseback riding in public parks.

Work begins on the one-acre site for the Senior Citizens Center, 421 Church Street, encompassing 1,900 sq. ft. In 1980, it is expanded by 1,650 sq. ft. Additional property is purchased and the Center is expanded again in 1990 by an additional 2,300 sq. ft. for a total of 5,850 sq. ft. In 1998, the Center is expanded again to a total of 11,350 sq. ft.

The First Baptist Church has 1,233 members and values its campus at $1 million.

The population of Grapevine is 10,000.

1979 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, Larry Oliver, David Florence, William Shafer, Charles Dunn and Aulton D. Mullendore.

On January 16, City Council awards a bid for construction of the Concourse and Pro Shop/Restaurant at the golf course to Sam Binion and Associates.

On February 20, Ordinance No. 79-03 passes increasing the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax to 4 percent.

On February 26, Lake Grapevine reaches its lowest daily reported level since reaching normal lake elevation at 520.67 feet above sea level.

On March 6, Ordinance No. 79-08 passes increasing dog pound fees. Ordinance No. 79-09 passes providing that swimming pools be surrounded by a fence.

On March 20, Ordinance No. 79-12 passes providing for membership on the Housing Authority and Appeals Boards. Ordinance No. 79-13 passes increasing the membership of the Planning & Zoning Commission to seven.

On April 3, Ordinance No. 79-17 passes providing for it to be unlawful for unauthorized parties to enter the Golf Course.

In June, the Friends of the Library extend their fundraising activities to include collecting Dr Pepper bottle caps to be redeemed for funds to purchase large-print books.

On June 19, Ordinances No. 79-20 and No. 79-30 pass, requiring Police and Fire Department personnel to take biannual physicals, and changing the mandatory retirement requirement from age 65 to 70 to comply with 29 USC 621.

On August 7, Ordinance No. 79-36 passes amending Title 10, Chapter 14, requiring minimum front yard, rear yard and side yard setback.

Parr Park is established on 27 acres at 3010 Parr Lane. In 1991, 1.37 acres are added and in 1992, 2.75 acres are added.

On August 21, Ordinance No. 79-40 passes requiring dead bolt locks on all new construction of single-family and multi-family dwellings.

On August 21, the Tourist & Convention Bureau budget is amended to allow for a $12,000 loan to the Grapevine Historical Society for its new Grapevine Area History Book publication.

In October, the Library reduces its hours of service from 46 to 34 hours per week due to a lack of funding for personnel. The library collection totals 22,092 and has an annual circulation of 41,958.

On December 18, Ordinance No. 79-72 passes setting the assessment of properties for ad valorem tax beginning
January 1, 1980.

Big Bear Creek Nature Preserve is established at 3010 Parr Lane encompassing 45.62 acres. In 1985, 7.25 acres are dedicated, and additional 5.5 acres in 1986. Mr. Joe Wright donates 19 additional acres in 1990.

The population of Grapevine is 11,000.

1980 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as Council Members are Ted R. Ware, C. L. “Larry” Oliver, Marion Brekken, William Shafer, Charles Dunn and Aulton Mullendore.

Houston A. Deggans is named Police Chief and serves until his retirement in 1989.

On February 5, Ordinance No. 80-06 passes defining the Grapevine and Colleyville boundary.

On April 22, David Florence is appointed Judge of the City of Grapevine Municipal Court.

A new Children’s Librarian position is approved by the City Council and filled immediately to provide children’s programming and reference assistance. Video cassettes are added to the collection and made available for three-day loan.

In May, Library hours are expanded from 34 to 41 hours per week after additional staff is hired.

In May, Willie Nelson stops in and performs at the Grapevine Opry on the Palace Theatre stage.

Phase II expansion of the Water Treatment Plant begins, doubling the capacity of the treatment plant to 4,000,000 gallons per day. The Water Treatment Plant begins being staffed by an operator 24 hours per day.

Fire Station No. 2 is built at 2801 Panhandle.

On May 6, Ordinance No. 80-21 passes providing for the Mayor to appoint the chairmen of all boards and commissions. On June 30, Ordinance No. 80-33 passes rescinding Ordinance No. 80-21 and setting a procedure for committees to appoint their own chairmen.

On August 19, Ordinance No. 80-44 passes prohibiting the possession and use of glass beverage containers within certain described beach areas.

In October, the City Council approves using $25,000 from the Tourist & Convention Bureau (hotel/motel tax) to purchase Library materials in support of the arts and historic preservation. The annual library circulation rises to 55,784 and the collection totals 22,777 in materials.

On October 7, Ordinance No. 80-61 passes amending the City Code by changing the name of the Grapevine Tourist & Convention Bureau to the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau.

On December 2, City Council approves a bid for 50,000 City maps for the Convention & Visitors Bureau.

On December 16, Ordinance No. 80-72 passes granting a franchise to Teleprompter Community Cablevision.

The population of Grapevine is 11,861.

1981 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as Council Members are Ted R. Ware, Larry Oliver, Charles Dunn, William Shafer, Marion Brekken and Ron Dyer.

William D. Tate is named Honorary Commissioner of Tarrant County.

In January, the Friends of the Library host an open house to view the new circulating collection of framed art prints and sculpture. Also on display is a new collection of recordings, audio cassettes, video cassettes, puppets and a collection of art books. The Friends purchase shelving for the sculpture, a newspaper display rack and a puppet theater.

Grapevine Medical Center becomes affiliated with the Baylor Health Care System.

In September, the microfilm Magazine Index is added as a new library reference tool. The index is updated monthly and indexes 370 popular magazines. The library materials collection totals 27,709 and annual circulation reaches a new high of 67,461.

On September 1, Ordinance No. 81-56 passes providing for the annexation of Lake Grapevine in Denton County.

On October 19, the Convention & Visitors Bureau approves its first Grants-In-Aid funding for the Christmas Parade and a Christmas play.

On October 31, Lake Grapevine goes over the Spillway. On November 1, the lake reaches its highest elevation at 563.29 feet above sea level.

In December, a new library service is added providing microfilm access to genealogy census records. A microfiche/film reader-printer and three microfiche readers are purchased for access to census microfilm and to 46 magazine holdings on microfiche.

The population of Grapevine Is 14,610.

1982 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as Council Members are Ted R. Ware, Larry Oliver, Charles Dunn, William Shafer, Marion Brekken and Ron Dyer.

Library administration begins to pursue automation to help manage the use of materials. Finance and Library Directors from neighboring cities meet to consider a shared automation program. Euless, Grapevine and North Richland Hills agree to share the development costs for a cooperative library automation system creating on-line listing of library borrowers and of all library holdings. The system uses a light pen wand for “scanning in” the data.

C. J. Hutchins Park is established at North Dooley and Riverside Drive on .75 acres.

In February, the Grapevine Historical Society begins an Oral History Project which is housed and circulated from the Library.

On April 20, Ordinance No. 82-17 passes adopting a Parks & Recreation Master Plan.

On June 15, Ordinance No. 82-37 passes prohibiting mobile homes outside mobile home parks.

On August 17, August 17 passes adding “Townhouse” as a
zoning category.

On September 21, Ordinance No. 82-35 passes authorizing a stop sign at State Hwy. 121 and Glade Road.

In December, the Grapevine Public Library is the first library in the state to receive the 1910 Texas Census data on microfilm. The Friends of the Library begin collecting Campbell’s Soup labels to be redeemed for library equipment. Annual circulation rises to 83,497 and the materials collection totals 28,479.

The population of Grapevine is 14,845.

1983 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as Council Members are Ted R. Ware, Larry Oliver, Charles Dunn (he passes away on March 8, 1984, and Tom Powers is appointed to fill the vacancy resulting from his death); Marion Brekken, Roy Dyer and Jim Glenn. Karen Spann is appointed City Secretary, serving until February 1987.

The Grapevine Public Library has an average circulation of 9,000 items per month. The annual circulation is 107,353, which includes 40,101 for adult materials, 40,203 for children’s materials, and 27,049 for audio visual materials or equipment.

In January, a new children’s service, “Dial-A-Story” is added at the Library, where children can phone in and hear a three-minute children’s story.

In February, the Library celebrates its 60th birthday with an open house honoring previous Librarians. A public access TI computer is showcased.

A new Comprehensive Master Plan is adopted, and the City’s Zoning Ordinance is completely re-written. Public hearings are held in the Council Chambers, and areas of the City within certain identifiable landmarks (i.e., east of State Hwy. 121 South and south of Hwy. 360) are addressed on specific nights so property owners know when their area is set for discussion. The meetings continue over several weeks, each night, until the entire town is re-zoned. This is the first time a city in the United States has undertaken this task. Sharron Spencer is Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission. By seeking the advice of zoning and legal experts, the review process is conducted. Various types of residential zoning are segregated. Buffers are established; i.e., no new residential housing is permitted adjacent to the freeways. Any zoning changes are along property ownership lines. Citizens sustain no monetary damage; through careful work, no lawsuits are filed. In 1984, Governor Mark White presents an award to Grapevine from the American Institute of Certified Planners, American Planning Association for excellence in city planning.

On April 19, an ordinance is passed repealing Sec. 15-18 of the City Code of Grapevine relative to dancing in food establishments.

Dove Road is widened from Park Boulevard to Kimball Road.

On June 7, Ordinance No. 83-29 passes allowing residential construction on Saturdays. Ordinance No. 83-29 passes regulating burglary alarms.

On June 21, the Texas Main Street Program is notified that Grapevine desires to make an application. The City will be required to bear the cost of $30,000 for a Main Street Project Director. The local business community expresses its support for such a project.

On July 5, the City Council files a pre-application with the Texas State Library for a construction grant to help finance a new, expanded Library if a proposed capital improvement bond issue totalling $825,000 for a new Library is successful.

On August 20, the citizens of Grapevine pass the Library bond issue with a 68 percent “Yes” vote.

September 8 is the deadline to submit the application to the Texas Historical Commission for membership in the Main Street Program. Letters of support from citizens are submitted with the application.

On September 13, Ordinance No. 83-57 passes increasing the tax exemption relative to persons 65 years of age or older.

The movie Tender Mercies, starring Robert Duvall and Tess Harper, is filmed at the Palace Theatre. Shortly thereafter, Chisai Childs files for bankruptcy and closes the Grapevine Opry.

On November 1, Ordinance No. 83-71 passes increasing the maximum fine to $1,000 on certain offences.

On November 15, Grapevine is notified that it is not selected to participate in the Texas Main Street Program. The City decides to attempt it on its own.

In December, the City is notified that the State Library Grant in the amount of $133,437 will be available. A construction date for the new Library building is set for 1984.

1984 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted Ware, Larry Oliver, Marion Brekken, Ron Dyer, Jim Glynn and Tom Powers.

Grapevine becomes a member of the Texas Main Street Program as a “self-initiated” city.

In February, the designers and engineers are hired for the new Library construction project.

In February a resolution passes establishing a Main Street Committee. In March a resolution creates nine additional positions to the committee bringing the total to 18.

Cluck Park is established on one acre at 312 Central Drive.

The Grapevine Opry reopens under new management. Porter Wagoner is the grand opening performer.

On April 17, Ordinances No. 84-17 and 84-18 pass authorizing the issuance of $2,800,000 of General Obligation Bonds, and $3,000,000 in Sewer Revenue Bonds.

Glade Crossing Park is established at 521 Westbury Drive on .66 acres.

The Mustang Road water tower is constructed with a capacity of 1,000,000 gallons.

On November 7 at 4:30 p.m., there is a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Grapevine Public Library building at 1201 South Main Street. Funding for the new building is from $825,000 in bonds approved by the citizens of Grapevine in August 1983; $133,437 in Texas State Library grant funds from the Library Services and Construction Act using Federal Funds received in December 1983; and $300,000 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax. Estimated completion date is January 1986.

Billy Alvin Powers becomes Fire Chief upon the retirement of Jake Greener. Chief Powers began his career in April 1955. In November 1973 he switched from volunteer to paid status as a Shift Captain and Fire Marshal.

Dove Crossing Park is established on .25 acres at 1701 Stoneway.

The population of Grapevine is 18,405.

1985 Tom Powers serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, Lynn R. Niedermeier, Ron Dyer, Jim Glynn, Sharron Spencer and C. Shane Wilbanks.

The Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Airport changes its name to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

On March 5, Ordinance No. 85-11 passes increasing the Hotel/Motel Occupancy tax to 6 percent. Ordinance No. 85-12 passes, approving the issuance of $3,400,000 of Certificates of Obligation.

The first Main Street Days festival is held.

Expansion of the Peach Street Wastewater Treatment Plant begins. Work also begins on a 12” water line project on Hall-Johnson Road from State Hwy. 121 to Countryside Drive.

On June 4, Ordinance No. 85-29 passes limiting the hours of operation for Parr Park and prohibiting people from entering the park between 9:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.

On July 2, Ordinance No. 85-30 passes amending Chapter 22, requiring that taxicabs have proof of insurance and registration.

The Friends of the Library kick off a $100,000 fund-raising campaign to fund furnishings for the new 15,000 sq. ft. Library under construction. Fundraisers include a catfish dinner and a celebrity auction.

Highpoint Park is established on 65.5 acres along Denton Creek near Coppell. Town Square, a special-use park, is established at 325 S. Main on .25 acres. It will be the home of the Gazebo.

On September 3, Ordinance No. 85-40 passes requiring a City Employee Safety Policy. Ordinance No. 85-44 passes establishing a 27-day work cycle for firemen.

On September 24, Ordinance No. 85-56 passes authorizing $13,132,560 in Revenue Bonds for a sewer treatment plant. Ordinance No. 85-57 passes authorizing $17,520,698.75 in General Obligation Bonds for street improvements.

Library circulation soars past the 300,000 mark to 319,930, and library holdings reach 87,568.

Pickering Park is established on 7 acres at 1901 Kimball Road.

On December 3, Ordinance No. 85-82 passes adopting DFW Airport Bus and Limousine regulations.

1986 Tom Powers serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, Lynn Niedermeier, Ron Dyer, Jim Glynn, Sharron Spencer and C. Shane Wilbanks.

Dennis Dawson becomes City Manager serving until
October 31, 1988. Linda Huff is appointed Deputy City Secretary on November 10.

Fire Chief Powers introduces paramedics into the Emergency Medical Service and transforms every ambulance into a Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU).

The Gazebo is constructed on Main Street on a site that was formerly a livery stable or wagon yard, and a gasoline service station. The structure is paid for by the Main Street merchants, civic clubs and citizens.

The second annual Main Street Day festivities are planned for May 17, 1986.

Work begins on the expansion of the Shady Brook Sewer Treatment Plant.

On June 29, the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train comes through Grapevine.

Glade Landing Park is established at 5201 Brettenmeadow Drive on .80 acres. Shadow Glen Park is established on 2.33 acres at 1815 Altacrest Drive. Yorkshire Meadows Park is established at 2710 Whitby Lane on .66 acres.

On December 2, Ordinance No. 86-74 passes adopting an updated Emergency Management Plan.

On December 9, CVB Executive Director Robert Phillips is presented information regarding private stock bottling of wine for Grapevine promotional uses.

1987 Tom Powers serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, Lynn R. Niedermeier, Gil Traverse, Jim Glynn, Sharron Spencer and C. Shane Wilbanks.

On January 1, the population of Grapevine is 24,493.

On February 24, Linda Huff is appointed City Secretary and is serving at the present time.

On March 3, a contract is awarded for the construction of a new Convention Center and construction begins.

A large oak tree on the backside of Heritage Park is recognized by the National Arborist Association and the International Society of Aboriculture as a Bicentennial Tree that existed at the time of the signing of the Constitution of the United States.

The expansion of the Peach Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Train 2 is finished, bringing the capacity to treat 3,750,000 gallons of wastewater per day. A new administration building is completed and houses a sophisticated laboratory, central control room for plant operations, and several offices.

Work begins on the widening of College Street from State Hwy. 114 to Ball Street; on Silvercrest Lane from Dove Road to Warwick Way; the widening of a portion of State Hwy. 26; and work on the Euless-Grapevine Road bridge project.

A 30” in diameter pipe connects Grapevine to the Trinity River Authority water transmission line.

Bear Creek Park at 3230 S. St. Hwy 360 is established on 50.77 acres. Two additional acres are acquired in 1989 and 42.88 acres are purchased in 1992. In 1995, 4.64 acres are donated to the City in memory of Deborah Joan Swanson. Parkwood Park is established on .75 acres at 1901 Woodcreek Drive.

A team, including Rocky Gribble, re-opens the Grapevine Opry under new management. In 1991, Rocky establishes Yellow Rose Productions and keeps the Opry on stage every Saturday night in the Palace Theatre.

On December 15, the City Council considers a resolution supporting continued participation in the Texas Main Street Program as a self-initiated city. The Main Street Director recommends approval.

On December 17, the Grapevine Elks Lodge #2483 has a grand opening at 224 North Main Street. It was formerly the Mid-Cities Lodge that was chartered in October 1972.

1988 William D. Tate serves as Mayor; serving as City Council members are Ted R. Ware, C. Shane Wilbanks, Sharron Spencer, Jim Glynn, Lynn R. Niedermeier and Gil Traverse.

On February 2, Ordinance No. 88-10 passes amending Chapters 7 and 11, requiring smoke detectors.

On March 4, a Ford Motor Company meeting becomes the first event held at the new Grapevine Convention Center.

On April 19, Paul W. McCallum, Executive Director of the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, recommends to the City Council that the CVB offices be relocated to 1280 South Main Street, #103. The recommendation passes.

On May 17, Ordinance No. 88-39 passes allowing a helistop for medical use.

Work begins on a project to install 16” and 20” water lines from the Dove Road Water Tower to Ruth Wall Street. Work also begins to relocate water lines under State Hwy. 360.

Work begins to widen Ball Street from the railroad tracks to Northwest Highway. William D. Tate Avenue is widened from State Hwy. 114 to State Hwy. 26.

On October 1, Jodi Brown is appointed Assistant City Secretary and is serving at the present time.

On October 18, Kelvin E. Knauf is appointed Acting City Manager and serves until Mach 3, 1989.

On November 15, Ordinance No. 88-80 passes amending Chapter 21 and increasing senior citizen homestead exemption from $10,000 to $60,000.

Banyan Park at 350 Banyon Drive is established on 1.66 acres. Meadowmere Park is established on 268 acres at Lake Grapevine on property that is leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Pecan Park is established on .75 acres at 4200 Halmont. A .50 acre special use park is established at the Police Building at 307 W. Dallas Road.

The 4-acre site for the Community Activities Center is developed including sidewalk, benches and irrigation system.

1989 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.

Mark S. Watson is appointed City Manager and serves until September 30, 1992. He names himself ‘Acting Police Chief’ for the month of June 1989.

On January 17, Ordinance No. 89-06 passes amending the solid waste contract and allowing scheduled pick up of extra large items.

On March 3, Ordinance No. 89-13 passes naming the entrance to the City complex off Main Street as ‘Municipal Way’.

On March 21, Ordinance No. 89-19 passes adopting DFW Airport Construction and Fire Prevention Standards and creating a Board of Appeals for the DFW Airport.

On April 18, Ordinance No. 89-29 passes authorizing the issuance of $6,310,000 in General Obligation bonds.

Work begins on Phase III of the Water Treatment Plant expansion. It will double the capacity, producing 8,000,000 gallons of drinking water. Work to improve storm drainage in the Para Linda Subdivision begins.

On July 1, Henry Grady Lewis is named Acting Police Chief.

On July 11, Ordinance No. 89-47 passes adopting the Open Records guidelines for public records. Ordinance No. 89-50 passes limiting the number of boards/committees that citizens may serve on at one time.

On October 9, Tom Caperton is named Police Chief; Henry Grady Lewis is named Deputy Chief of Police.

The DFW Airport board announces it will build two new runways. Grapevine, Irving and Euless sue over the expansion plans due to noise issues.