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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-03-20 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Committee March 20, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless Park and Recreation Committee was called to order at 8:40 P. M. in the Conference Room of Euless City Hall , with Vice Chairman Jay Theder presiding. Members present are listed, as follows: Mrs. Carolyn Griffin, Messrs. Jay Theder and Ivan Gregory. (Absent were Mrs. Joy Langston, Messrs. Charles Hunt and Cullen McNair.) Also present were Councilman Frank Douglass, Parks and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Della Houy. LITTLE DRIBBLERS BASKETBALL LEAGUE Mr. Lindsey presented a copy of a letter to City Manager C. J. Griggs, requesting the City' s sponsorship of the Little Dribblers Basketball League for the remainder of the present season, not to exceed beyond April 8, 1972. Mr. Lindsey stated the problem is a financial one, that with City sponsorship the league can have the use of the gym at Euless Jr. High School and Central Jr. High School at a much cheaper rate. Mr. Lindsey also presented a copy of "Organizational Regulations Governing City Sponsored Programs", which the Little Dribblers Basketball League would follow for use of the school facilities. Mr. Gregory moved to recommend the City sponsor the Little Dribblers Basketball League for the remainder of the season. Mrs. Griffin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Gregory, Theder, and Mrs. Griffin Nays: None Vice Chairman Theder declared the motion carried. (Copy of letter and regulations on file in Office of City Secretary) (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Committee, March 20, 1972) II . EXPENDITURES FOR PROPOSED BASEBALL FIELDS Mr. Lindsey stated he had been in contact with the Park Department of Irving and has received some figures for curb and gutter, asphalt, sewer and lights for a baseball field, as follows: curb and gutter $2. 15 linear foot asphalt $2.40 square foot sewer - 8" $3. 17 linear foot 6"" $2.80 linear foot lights - Xenon light, which has 4 times more candlelight than present lights, with underground wiring and poles - for four (4) poles - $10,000.00 Mr. Lindsey stated he would obtain more information and present it at the next meeting. (Mr. Lindsey left the meeting at 8:50 P. M.) III . WEST EULESS SWIMMING POOL (WILSHIRE AREA) Mr. Gregory reported he has been to the new swimming pool site and there is already a large hole dug for the pool . Councilman Douglass stated that the forms are to be set on Tuesday, March 21 , 1972. Mr. Gregory stated the City needs to acquire additional land to the west of this swimming pool , for a larger park site. In reply to a question from Mrs. Griffin, Councilman Douglass stated that bids will be received March 24, 1972, for the bathhouse for West Euless Swimming Pool . IV. SOUTH EULESS PARK Councilman Douglass stated that bids will be advertised shortly for the South Euless Swimming Pool , but the pool will not be ready for use by the summer of 1972. (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Committee, March 20, 1972) Mr. Theder stated that the City needs to acquire four (4) or five (5) more acres on the east side of South Euless Park. Mr. Theder further stated it would be an asset to build a circle drive where Cullum Drive "dead ends" at the edge of the park site. Mr. Theder asked Councilman Douglass to inquire about the property east of the park and report to the Committee at the next regular meeting. V. DISCUSSIONS BOND ISSUE Mr. Theder stated he has talked with the Mayor on the proposed bond issue, that in another five (5) years there would be a population of 55,000 in the City of Euless. Mr. Theder stated the Committee should set a work session and discuss the priority projects listed in the Park and Recreation minutes dated January 17, 1972. Mr. Theder further stated that a meeting should be held with the citizens to get their ideas, with a questionnaire to be mailed out in June for the citizens' opinions on priority projects and the Committee presenting its' recommendations to the City Council in July. GOLF COURSE Mr. Gregory inquired if the Airport Authority has given Euless consent to use part of the airport property for a golf course. Mr. Theder stated the golf course could be built with Revenue Bonds and the "green fees" would make it self-sustaining. Mr. Theder appointed Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Griffin to meet with Mr. Troy Fuller and present a report at the next meeting. WEST EULESS PARK Mr. Theder opened a discussion on the possibility of cleaning West Euless Park and erecting picnic tables and a tennis court on the east side, baseball fields on the south side, a place for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts on the north side and leaving the west side in its natural state. Mr. Theder further stated the City should apply for Federal Funds to assist in completion of the park sites. Mr. Theder stated that Mr. Lindsey should obtain information on a Federal Grant and report to the Committee at the next meeting. (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Park and Recreation Committee, March 20, 1972) VI . NAMING OF PARK SITES Councilman Douglass stated he had talked with several members of the City Council , who suggest to the Committee that the new park sites in Euless be named for the past mayors of Euless. Mr. Theder stated he agrees with Councilman Douglass, and a plaque should be erected at the entrance of each park about the mayor the park was named for. Mr. Theder further stated he is of the opinion they should start with the first mayor and also should change the names of South Euless Park and West Euless Park. The recording secretary was instructed to send the members of the Committee a list of all former mayors. Mr. Theder stated it would be appropriate to have a big ceremony at the opening of the West Euless Swimming Pool . VII . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M. APPROVE / /L I/ 2 ,/, Chairman dfh