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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-02-19 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Committee February 19, 1973 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee was called to order at 7:45 P. M. in the Conference Room of Euless City Hall with Chairman Charles Hunt presiding. Other mem- bers present were Mrs. Carolyn Griffin, Messrs . Jay Theder, Jack Stoltze, and Councilman Copher. (Absent was Mr. Ivan Gregory. ) Also present were Park and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Kerry Brown. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting dated January 15, 1973 were approved as written. PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Community Building Program Mr. Lindsey stated that he thought the program at the Community Building needed revamping. He suggested designa- ting one night a week for the teenagers and free play on Friday night. The Committee discussed several table games and the possibility of a live band for dances. Mr. Theder suggested that Mr. Lindsey do as he thinks best. Mr. Lindsey stated he would keep the members informed of the Community Building activities. West Euless Park Mr. Theder inquired if an interest has been expressed for horse shoe pitching. He stated, in his opinion, this might be a nice activity for West Park. Mr. Lindsey stated this is a good suggestion, however, it may not be possible to schedule at this time. II . WILSHIRE PARKING LOT Mr. Theder reported he has talked with the City Engineer and there will be sixteen parking spaces at the Wilshire Pool . Mr. Hunt expressed concern that there may not be enough parking spaces. (Page Two, Park and Recreation Committee Minutes, February 19, 1973) Mr. Stoltze moved that one parking space be reserved for the pool manager and other pool personnel have parking spaces across the street at the school . Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Mrs. Griffin, Messrs. Stoltze, Theder, and Copher Nays : Mr. Hunt Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. Mr. Copher moved that parking be prohibited on Sierra Drive between 9:00 A. M. and 8:00 P. M. during the months of June, July, and August. Mr. Stoltze seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Mrs. Griffin, Messrs. Stoltze, Copher, and Theder Nays : None Abstained: Mr. Hunt Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. III . CINEMA X THEATRE Mr. Stoltze inquired about the Cinema X Theatre. Mr. Copher informed the Committee the theatre is in the City of Fort Worth and the property was leased without the owner being aware of its intended use. He stated this property is not in the jurisdiction of the City of Euless. IV. SOUTH EULESS SWIMMING POOL Mr. Lindsey stated that he would like to light the South Euless Pool and have picnic tables, horse shoe games and other recreational equipment. Mr. Griffin stated she went to the pool site Tuesday and concrete has been poured, without steps -- that she asked the workers about this but they seemed to know nothing. She stated she called Bill Ratliff and he advised her the pool will have steps . She stated steps had not be poured Saturday however, she will continue to check on this matter. Mr. Hunt inquired when the pool will be finished and Mr. Copher stated it is scheduled for completion before the end of the spring school semester. (Page Three, Park and Recreation Committee Minutes, February 19, 1973) V. DISCUSSION: FULL TIME PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR The Committee agreed to table this matter until completion of their study. VI . PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR OAKWOOD TERRACE SCHOOL Mrs . Griffin stated she met with members of the Oakwood Terrace Parent Teacher Association and discussed playground equipment. She advised equipment must be approved by the school and she reviewed equipment selected by members of the Parent Teacher Association. Mr. Copher stated bids should be taken on the purchase and installation of the equipment. Mrs. Griffin informed the Committee the Oakwood Terrace Parent Teacher Association members stated a Physical Education room is to be an addition to the school in the future. She suggested the addition should be checked before construction so equipment would not have to be moved at a later date. Mr.Theder asked Mrs . Griffin to add an equipment storage box to her list. He also asked her to check with the Parent Teacher Association about water fountains on the playground. The Committee agreed Mr. Lindsey should discuss this project with the City Manager. VII . PHASE I - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mrs. Griffin read a letter from the Park and Recreation Committee written to Mayor Krause requesting information on funds for Phase I of the Capital Improvement Program. Mr. Theder advisedthe Committee that information of funds will be available soon. VIII . FUTURE AGENDA ITEM Mr. Theder moved that the item of future land acquisition be tabled until the next meeting when maps will be available. Mrs. Griffin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Mrs. Griffin, Messrs. Stoltze, Copher, Theder, and Hunt Nays : None Mr. Hunt declared the motion carried. (Page Four, Park and Recreation Committee Minutes, February 19, 1973) IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P. M. APPROVED: C a rman mai