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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-08-23 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Committee August 23, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee was called to order at 7:50 P. M. in the Conference Room of Euless City Hall , 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, Messrs. James Henson and Wayne Widner, represen- ting the Euless Jaycees, and Recording Secretary Della Houy. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting dated June 19, 1972 were approved as written. NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS OPEN SPACE PROGRAM Chairman Hunt explained the books and maps received from the Council of Governments on the Open Space Program. Chairman Hunt stated that the population information in the report was misleading. Chairman Hunt stated the Committee should make a request to the City Manager to be on the City Council Agenda at the next regular council meeting and advise the Council that the Committee endorses the plan and program of the Council of Governments. Chairman Hunt appointed Mr. Theder to represent the Committee before the council . Mr. Theder gave a summary of the Open Space report. He stated that there are five (5) classifications of parks, as follows : 1 . Active Outdoor Parks 2. Passive Outdoor Parks 3. Other Outdoor Recreation 4. Environmental Corridors 5. Historical Sites Mr. Theder stated that the report received from the Council of Governments recommended the use of a Joint Venture, use of Federal Land, obtaining land under a Federal Program, and use of Flood Plains as ways to achieve the types of parks recommended. Mr. Theder further stated that Euless should work with Bedford, Grapevine, Colleyville and Fort Worth on the Joint Venture Program to achieve more park sites. A discussion followed on present City park areas. (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Park and Recreation Committee Meetinq, August 23, 1972) Mr. Theder reported he has talked with an Elder of the Presbyterian Church on Simmons Drive and their church property is for sale. Mr. Theder stated that this would make an ideal park and recreation center. Chairman Hunt appointed Mr. Theder to work with Councilman Wilcox on obtaining more information of the Presbyterian Church property and report at the next meeting. Mr. Theder stated his recommendations to the Committee from 1973 through 1977 were as follows : 1 . Acknowledge and approve Council of Governments Open Space Program; 2. Meet with the City Council and formulate plans to 1990 and forward plans to the Council of Governments ; 3. One (1 ) member of the Committee and One (1 ) Councilman to work with neighboring cities in a joint venture; 4. Members of the Park and Recreation Committee work with the School Board, the churches and the airport; 5. Establish requirements for land donated by developers; 6. Work with Council of Governments to lease Federal Land; and 7. Pass a minimum $3,500,000.00 Bond Issue for 1973-1977 for Park and Recreation Capital Improvements. Mrs. Griffin moved to submit to the City Council , for their approval , the letter dated July 21 , 1972, for Euless to participate in regional open space planning. Mr. Gregory seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Mrs. Griffin, Messrs. Gregory, Theder, Hunt, and Councilman Copher Nays : None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. Chairman Hunt commended Mr. Theder on his time spent on his presentation to the Committee. II . PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Lindsey reported that the bids for the South Euless Swimming Pool are to be opened on September 21 , 1972, at 11 :00 A. M. Mr. Lindsey gave the following report on the attendance of the Midway Park Swimming Pool : (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Park and Recreation Committee Meeting, August 23, 1972) Total Attendance through August 22, 1972 23,476 Total Attendance through Recreation Free Swims 1 , 137 Total Lesson Passes 6,200 Total Season Passes and General Admission 16, 139 Total Revenue from Midway Park Pool $8,297.50 Revenue from Wilshire Pool 750.00 Revenue from Candy and Coke Machines 547.86 Mr. Lindsey reported the summer rec- reation program had 17,614 children participating, with some playgrounds showing an increase and some showing a decrease. Mr. Lindsey further re- ported that a fall program is being organized for children and adult classes and also some classes for retarded children. Chairman Hunt stated that the Committee commends Mr. Lindsey for the fine program he has organized for the City. III . WAYNE WIDNER - REPRESENTATIVE EULESS JAYCEES Chairman Hunt introduced Mr. Wayne Widner, a representative of the Euless Jaycees. Mr. Widner stated that the Jaycees would like to have permission to improve West Euless Park, to install swing sets and keep the park clean. Mr. Widner further stated that the Jaycees would like to erect a sign "Euless Jaycees Community Park, " so the people of Euless would know that the Jaycees were working for the betterment of the community. Mr. Widner stated they would begin slow this summer and work more each year. Councilman Copher stated that instead of changing the name of the park to Euless Jaycee Park to erect a sign "Euless Jaycees Community Park Project" and have project in small letters. Chairman Hunt suggested that Mr. Widner meet with Mr. Lindsey before the Jaycees begin the work and get their ideas together. Mr. Hunt suggested that the Jaycees may want to improve the Wilshire Swimming Pool Park, as it is smaller and has access to water and Lakewood Park. Mr. Widner stated he would report to the Jaycees at their next meeting and then would meet with Mr. Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey stated he would report of his meeting with Mr. Widner at the next meeting. IV. CHARTER AMENDMENTS Chairman Hunt stated he has talked with the City Attorney, James Cribbs, on the addition of the Park and Recreation Committee to the City Charter. (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Park and Recreation Committee Meeting, August 23, 1972) Mr. Hunt appointed Mr, Gregory as representative of the Committee to meet with Councilman Samuels on the Committee for Charter amendments. V. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. Gregory moved to table the election of officers until the next regular meeting. Mr. Theder seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Gregory, Theder, Hunt, Mrs. Griffin, and Councilman Copher Nays : None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. VI . BUDGET REVIEW Chairman Hunt stated the Committee should review the Park and Recreation budget before it is approved. In reply to a question, Mr. Lindsey stated he submits a preliminary budget to the City Manager and the City Manager submits the budget to the City Council . Councilman Copher stated that the Committee should work with Mr. Lindsey as he prepares the preliminary budget and give their approval before Mr. Lindsey presents it to the City Manager. Mr. Theder stated the Committee should work with Mr. Lindsey to formulate the budget, and then review it again after the City Manager checks it and before he presents it to the City Council . Chairman Hunt requested a copy of the Park and Recreation portion of the new budget for each member of the Committee when it has been prepared. VII . BOND ISSUE Mr. Theder stated he has talked with Mayor Krause and Councilman Wilcox on recommendations of the Committee on the proposed bond issue. Mr. Theder stated that in the future, the City should erect the type fence around the baseball parks that can be removed after the baseball season so the parks can be used for football fields, and they will be utilized as all season parks. (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Park and Recreation Committee Meeting, August 23, 1972) Councilman Copher stated the City should provide one (1 ) large swimming pool and this will be all that will be needed in the City. He also stated the bond issue should include more baseball fields, football fields and tennis courts. Mr. Theder stated the Mayor would like to see two (2) more recreational areas in the City, one (1 ) in South Euless and one (1 ) in West Euless. Councilman Copher stated that the Nazarene Church and the proposed Pentacostal Church and Trinity High School will be an ideal location for a joint venture of church, school and City. A discussion followed on land acquisition and the amount of land needed for parks. VIII . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11 :20 P. M. % / i Chairman mai