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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-24 Called Meeting Parks and Recreation Board January 24, 1977 CALL TO ORDER The called meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by Chairman Jay Theder at 7:55 p. m. in the conference room of the Euless City Hall. Members present were Mr. David Williams and Mrs . Jolly Rawlings. (Absent were Mrs. Zella Stierwalt and Rev. Elden Traster) . Also in attendance were Parks and Recreation Director Fraiuk Lindsey and recording secretary Denise Holden. VISITORS The visitor in attendance was Mrs . Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Frank Lindsey. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting dated December 13, 1976, were approved as written. I. PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Status of New Soccer land Mr. Lindsey stated that other than some minor re-wording of portions of the contract for the lease of twenty acres of airport land for soccer fields , he felt there would be no problem with the agreement' s approval. Status of Bear Creek Park Mr. Lindsey reported that in talking with Schrickel he confirmed that the grant's approval was in its final stages . Lakewood tennis courts Mr. Lindsey reported that work has begun on this project, but that the weather is holding up further progress . (Page 2, Called Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, January 24, 1977) Wilshire overlay Mr. Lindsey stated that on this project too, the weather was hampering the progress . Irrigation projects Mr. Lindsey stated that the Park crew has completed the irrigation of ballfield #2 at Midway and has started putting up new fencing around it. He stated that the Park Department re-fenced #3 ballfield last year and has plans to re-fence one a year. Soccer sign-ups Mr. Lindsey reported that Soccer registration was scheduled for January 15 through January 26th. To date they have signed-up 800, but are still short in various age groups, especially in the girls leagues . Basketball leagues Mr. Lindsey reported that a Women's and a Men's league were underway. Mr. Theder asked if they had leagues for men over 40? He stated that it was popular in some areas to break the activities up by age group. Tennis League Mr. Lindsey stated that a tennis league was being formed and would start in mid-February with break- downs according to experience. Jogging Trail Mr. Lindsey stated that the usage of the jogging trail in Carr Park was holding up well. Winter Projects Mr. Lindsey reported that the Parks crew has re-worked and overhauled all City irrigation systems, readying them for the next growing season. He also stated that a considerable amount of tree planting has been accomplished. Recreation Program Mr. Lindsey reported that Mrs . Wakeley was 'forking on the next session's program for recreation and was hoping to offer some new classes such as leather tooling and Spanish. He said she was also working on plans for the Day Camp program at Kiddie Carr Park. He said plans are being carried through for a garden and also some fruit trees . He stated that the park crew will be building an old stone fence around this garden with historic rock donated by former Mayor Fuller. (Page 3, Called Meeting, Parks & Recreatio : Board, Jan. 24, 1977) II. MIDWAY POOL BATH HOUSE Mr. Theder stated that for years Midway pool had needed a bath house facility. He said he talked with Mr. Sustaire and he had okayed the go ahead to talk with Schrickel about drawing up plans for a bath house. He said he plans to talk with Mr. Lindsey and the pool managers and get some of their recommendations based on experience. Mr. Theder stated that although the need is apparent, he recommended that rather than go ahead with plans for a bath house now, which would probably cost in the neigh- borhood of $30,000 to build, that they apply for a grant for the bath house and other improvements for Midway Park, such as the drainage problem, ballfield lighting and irrigation. He said that in talking with Schrickel, they had informed him that it would be possible to apply for a grant before July, in which case, the City, with matching funds, could build a bath house and also make improvements to the park as well. Mr. Lindsey stated that several items had been brought up as far as improvements for the bath houses and bath house plans . He listed these as improving doors security, locks for concessions areas, eliminating space above dressing rooms, lockers for valuables, larger rastrooms, vandal proof sinks and commodes, and security lights for the buildings . Mr. Lindsey stated that the biggest overall improvement to Midway Park would be to tear down the old structure and build a new bath house. Mr: Theder stated that he would have more information on the possibility of a grant for this project at the next meeting. He stated that by looking into a grant they were delaying immediate plans for a bath house, but either way plans for a bath house would be drawn up. III. SCHOOL TENNIS COMPLEX Mr. Theder stated that Rev. Traster was to report on this project at this meeting, but was unable to attend because he had broken his leg on a skiing trip. He requested that this be an item on the next month's agenda. IV. KIDDIE CARR PARK Mrs . McCormick informed the Board that the Council is having an open hearing on the development (Page 4, Called Meeting, Parks & Recreation Board, Jan. 24, 1977) of Kiddie Carr Park as a requirement for the grant. The City has applied for a $20,000 grant for this development, which she said, would be presented by the Assistant City Manager John Lynch. She stated that the Council feels very optimistic. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. • Approved : Chairman