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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-09-18 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Committee September 18, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee was called to order at 7:55 P. M. in the First Presbyterian Church, with Chairman Charles Hunt presiding. Other members present are listed as follows: Mrs. Carolyn Griffin, Messrs. Jay Theder, Ivan Gregory and Councilman Harold Copher. (Absent was Mr. Cullen McNair.) Also present was Park and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey, Mr. Leonard Ehrler, and Recording Secretary Della Houy. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting dated August 23, 1972 were approved as written. PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Lindsey reported that general maintenance of the parks, with the removal of some of the dead trees, is the main duties being done by the park employees at this time. Mr. Lindsey presented each member of the Committee with a copy of the fall program and stated that the program does not include activities that will be held in the Junior High School gymnasiums. Mr. Lindsey further explained the program and also the proposed program for the mentally retarded children. In answer to a question, Mr. Lindsey stated the Presbyterian Church property would be a good building for artistic activities, meetings and plays, that the more active sports could utilize the Community Building and the school gymnasiums. Mr. Theder suggested that Mr. Lindsey and Mrs. Wakeley look over the church property and present their recommendations, in writing, to the Committee. A discussion followed on the price of the land and building. Councilman Copher stated that if the property were purchased, a portion of the land could be used for a garage and the remaining could be park land. Mr. Lindsey reported that there was to be an inspection with City Officials on the Wilshire Swimming Pool on Tuesday, September 26, 1972, and if everything passed inspection, the County Health Officer would have to make his inspection. Mr. Lindsey stated the City would like to have a "dry run" on the new swimming pool as soon as the Council accepts it. Mr. Lindsey stated he recommends a free swimming day for this opening. (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Park and Recreation Committee Meeting., September 18, 1972) Mr. Lindsey informed the Committee of the County park meeting to be held in Hurst . Mr. Gregory stated that the Airport Board was interested in Euless acquiring some of the airport property but requested some type of plans as soon as possible. Mr. Theder presented a plat he had obtained from Mr. Bill Ratliff, City 's Consulting Engineer, and presented the proposed area, along Little Bear Creek and Big Bear Creek. A discussion followed on the proposed sites, access to the sites and the boundaries. II . REVIEW OF OPEN SPACE PROGRAM - MR. LEONARD EHRLER, PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR, CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS Chairman Hunt introduced Mr. Leonard Ehrler, Park and Recreation Director, Denton, Texas. Mr. Ehrler reviewed the Open Space Program recommended by North Central Council of Governments. Mr. Ehrler informed the Committee on the way Denton began their program, their mistakes and their accomplishments. A discussion followed on a Master Plan and Mr. Ehrler explained the way to begin and the way his program was organized in Denton. Councilman Copher asked Mr. Ehrler if Euless needed a large Community Pool at this time. Mr. Ehrler stated that the first consid- eration should be for neighborhood pool and parks because a City is divided into several small communities and you must reach these communities first and then build your large swimming pools and recreation centers. In reply to a question from Councilman Copher, Mr. Ehrler stated it would be advisable to have a member of the Committee as a liason between the City Council and the Council of Governments to receive all materials and distribute these materials to members of the Council and the Committee. III . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mr. Theder presented his recommendation to the Committee on the upcoming Capital Improvements Program. Mr. Theder stated that after much research, Proposal No. 1 is the preferred recommendation of the Committee and Proposal No. 2 is the more realistic recommendation that could be acceptable. (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Park and Recreation Committee Meetincq, September 18, 1972) PROPOSAL NO. 1 200 Acres Land Purchase @ $7,500/acre $1 ,500,000 West Park Improvements @ $10,000/acre 200,000 Recreation Centers (2) @ $400,000 800,000 Develop 100 acres Park Land @ $10,000/acre 1 ,000,000 South Euless Park Improvements @ $10,000/acre 60,000 Midway Park Improvements: Bathhouse 20,000 Park Improvements 15,000 Community Swimming Pool 250,000 20 Acres of School Land Improvements @ $5,000/acre 100,000 Nursery Stock Reproduction Center 20,000 $3,965,000 Inflation (approximate) 50% of $3,965,000 @ 3%/year for 5 years - 15% 300,000 $4,265,000 PROPOSAL NO. 2 150 Acres Land Purchase @ $7,500/acre $1 , 125,000 West Park Improvements @ $10,000/acre 200,000 1 Recreation Center 400,000 Develop 75 Acres Park Land @ $10,000/acre 750,000 South Euless Park Improvements @ $10,000/acre 60,000 Midway Park Improvements: Bathhouse 20,000 Park Improvements 15,000 Community Swimming Pool 200,000 10 Acres of School Land Improvements @ $5,000/acre 50,000 $2,820,000 Inflation (approximate) 50% of $2,820,000 @ 3%/year for 5 years - 15% - 211 ,500 $3,031 ,500 Mrs. Griffin moved that the Committee accept Proposal No. 2 and present the recommendation to the City Council for their approval . Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes: Mrs. Griffin, Messrs. Hunt, Theder, Gregory, and Councilman Copher Nays : None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. IV. CHARTER AMENDMENTS Mr. Gregory reported that he has been in contact with Councilman Samuels concerning the addition of the Park and Recreation Committee in the City Charter. Mr. Gregory stated he would submit his draft to Councilman Samuels this week for the Council 's consideration. (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Park and Recreation Committee Meeting, September 18, 1972) V. 1972-73 BUDGET REVIEW Chairman Hunt stated that the copies of the 1972-73 Budget the Committee received has been approved by the Council so they can use this budget for reviewing next years needs. Chairman Hunt further stated that a full time Park and Recreation Director should be considered for next year. VI . ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Hunt inquired if a member of the Council being a voting member of the Committee was also eligible to hold a office on the Committee. Councilman Gopher stated he was appointed by the Council to be a voting member of the Committee but he would not consider being an officer of the Committee. A discussion followed on the Councilmen holding an office and voting in the Committee. Chairman Hunt called for nominations for the office of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. Griffin nominated Mr. Gregory for Chairman. Mr. Gregory stated that Mr. Hunt had been a good Chairman and has been working and planning the upcoming Capital Improve- ment Program and would like to have Mr. Hunt remain as Chairman of the Committee, so he nominated Mr. Hunt for Chairman. Mrs. Griffin withdrew her nomination of Mr. Gregory for Chairman. Mr. Gregory nominated Mr. Theder for Vice Chairman. Mr. Theder nominated Mrs. Griffin for Corresponding Secretary. Mr. Gregory moved that all nomination cease and all nominees be elected by acclamation. Mr. Theder seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes: Mrs. Griffin, Messrs. Theder, Gregory, Hunt,and Councilman Copher Nays : None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. (Page Five, Minutes of the Regular Park and Recreation Committee Meeting, September 18, 1972) VII . ADJOURNMENT W The meeting adjourned at 12: 15 A. M. APPROV l : Ch irman mai