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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-13 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Board February 13, 1978 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 8:00 p.m. , in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman Jay Theder. Other members present were Messrs. Don Calhoun, Charles Waller and Mrs. Zella Stierwalt. (Absent were Mr. David Williams and Mrs. Jolly Rawlings.) Also present were Recreation Director Frank Lindsey, Parks Superintendent Larry Morgan and Recording Secretary Darlene Byas. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, Mrs. Julia Wakeley, Ms. Donette Calhoun and Mr. Herschel Lindley of Schrickel , Rollins & Assoc. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Frank Lindsey. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated January 23, 1978 were approved as written. BEAR CREEK PARK PROJECT The Bear Creek Park Project was discussed in three parts, (1) Additions, (2) Deletions, and (3) Changes, as follows: The addition of a press box with main- tenance storage underneath was discussed. Mr. Herschel Lindley of Schrickel , Rollins and Associates suggested the dollar figures be balanced with what was built. He indicated this would not present a problem but it may be advisable to consider a combination press box with restroom facilities. The restroom is being considered at the east end of the park. He stated the cost of restrooms are about $55.00 per square foot. The second addition discussed was the first restroom at the west end of the park in Phase I where there will be a higher concentration of people, close to the sewer lines and can be easily seen from the street to help prevent vandalism. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, February 13, 1978) The third addition discussed was the cost of the footbridge, which is estimated to be $80.00 to $90.00 per linear foot. Mr. Lindley stated the budget figure for footbridges is $21 ,875.00. The cost factor will depend on the length of the bridge. The bridge is needed to obtain access for cars, bikes, and for the maintenance department. Deletion of the two tennis courts was discussed. The cost of the tennis courts is about $40,000.00. It was agreed the second restroom facility took priority over the two tennis courts. Also deletion of the one-half mile jogging trail rather than the one mile was discussed. It was agreed to keep the jogging trail separate from the bike trail . The following changes were discussed. Turn the pavilion to north and south with the fireplace on the north end, with maintenance storage on each side for small equipment. A step-sidewalk was considered also. The pavilion design would be as rustic as possible with exposed beams. All agreed the pavilion and fireplace would take pri- ority over the two tennis courts. Mr. Calhoun suggested it be taken under consideration to have a low water bridge put in instead of a foot- bridge. Mr. Theder stated the cost of the bridge would be considered. Mr. Lindley stated the flow of water would not effect this in any measurable amount. The second change discussed was the one-half mile jogging trail to be kept separate from the bike trail . This change was agreed on unanimously. The third change was the lighted soccer field and combination softball field. The fence could be removed for soccer play and a four foot removable fence was discussed. The fourth change discussed was the lighting of the jogging trail and possibly the bike trail . The low-level , low-voltage light was discussed and decided as more desirable for night use and also add to the beauty of the area. Mr. Don Calhoun expressed the need for the lighting on the bike trail for safe passage at night after the games and also the lower voltage light for vandalism reasons. Mr. Lindley stated the consideration of the lighting could be added as an alternate to the base bid. Mr. Don Calhoun also suggested the restroom on the east end be considered as an add-on alternate. There was no further discussion on the lighting. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, February 13, 1978) Mr. Theder made motion to submit add-on alternates to the base bid, Bear Creek Project to City Council for consideration. Mr. Calhoun seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Theder, Calhoun, Waller and Mrs. Stierwalt Nays: None Chairman Theder declared the motion carried. (List of additions, deletions and changes as discussed attached to minutes.) II . MIDWAY PARK IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Theder stated repairs to Midway Park have been needed for quite sometime. The conditions are bad and the wiring had to be restored last summer. He also discussed the need for a bath house at the Midway Park pool and stated the cost factor is $35,000 or more. Mr. Calhoun stated there is a need for the addition of a restroom, which would add to this cost factor. Mr. Theder stated two drainage ditches are needed between fields #3 and #4, also 36" underground pipe at fields #1 and #2. He stated field #3 could be enlarged by moving the fence back 15 to 20 feet, giving more park area and better facilities. Mr. Theder stated there is a need to replace wooden poles with steel poles at field #2. All of this being underground. Other items discussed is the need for four new press boxes, a north side pavilion which could be used for a central meeting place and the addition of a asphalt parking area by field #3 on the north side. Mr. Larry Morgan stated the Parks Department is replacing the present wooden tables with aluminum tables on the north side of the park. Mr. Theder stated the request for matching funds from the government was made in July 1976 for the Bear Creek Project. Mr. Calhoun made motion that improve- ments to Midway Park be submitted to the City Council for study. He estimated the request for matching funds could be completed by June 30, 1978. Mr. Waller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, February 13, 1978) Ayes: Messrs. Calhoun, Waller, Theder and Mrs, Stierwalt Nays: None Chairman Theder declared the motion carried. (List of improvements as discussed attached to minutes.) III . PRESENTATION TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION It was discussed to submit the additions, deletions and changes relative to the Bear Creek Project to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their next meeting. Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick stated this would be helpful so the developer could be made aware of the items as outlined for additions, deletions and changes. Mr. Calhoun will attend the Planning and Zoning meeting and present these recommendations personally. Appre- ciation was expressed by all , for his taking time to care for this. IV. EXTENSION OF GRANT Mr. Herschel Lindley stated a letter requesting an extension of the grant needed to be sent to Austin. He stated Mr. Sustaire will submit this request for extending the grant to June 1979, very soon. This will enable construction to begin sometime this summer and some of the dirt work can begin. V. COMPLIMENT TO PARK DEPARTMENT Mrs. Stierwalt complimented Mr. Larry Morgan and the Park Department on the beauty of the work and planting of the center medians in fron of City Hall . Appreciation was also expressed to Mr. Herschel Lindley for his attendance and time at this meeting. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Board, February 13, 1978) VI . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9: 35 p.m. APPROVED: /s/ Jay Theder Chairman /s/ Darlene Byas Recording Secretary (Minutes retyped in form in Office of City Secretary)