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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-17 Regular Meeting Parks and Recreation Committee January 17, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order at 8:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of Euless City Hall , with Chairman Charles Hunt presiding. Other members present are listed as follows : Mmes. Carolyn Griffin and Joy Langston, Alternate; Messrs. Jay Theder and Cullen McNair. (Absent was Mr. Ivan Gregory. ) Also present were Parks and Recrea- tion Director Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting dated November 15, 1971 , were approved as written. DISCUSSION OF NEIGHBORHOOD POOLS PROPOSED FOR CITY Chairman Hunt advised that the Bid Notice, for construction of two neighborhood swimming pools, has been published by the City of Euless -- that the pools are to be constructed at South Euless Park and a recently acquired site located at the corner of Kynette Drive and Sierra Drive in the Wilshire area. Chairman Hunt stated that the new site was discussed in November, 1971 , when part of the Committee Members met with the City's Consulting Engineers. He advised that the scheduled completion date for the contract is May 15, 1972. Chairman Hunt reported that Bids will be opened at 11 :00 A.M. on Thursday, January 20, 1972, and invited all Committee Members to attend the Bid Opening if they wish to do so. Members of the Committee reviewed plans for the neighborhood pools and discussed the location of the site in the Wilshire area. Chairman Hunt advised that efforts of City Manager Griggs resulted in the donation of this three (3) acre park site and, in his opinion, the City Manager is to be commended for his ability to negotiate for the donation of the park site. Mr. Theder read from a news release that the City of Grapevine is building a "z" shaped Junior Olympic swimming pool , with a special section for divers and a wading area -- that the pool is being constructed by Sikes Construction Company at the contract price of $98,000.00. (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee, January 17, 1972) Mrs . Griffin expressed concern regarding the need for rest-rooms at the pool sites, which are not included in the construction plans. II . REPORT ON LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ADJACENT PARK SITE Chairman Hunt advised that the foundation for Lakewood Elementary School has been poured and the walls are beginning to go up -- that the park site will probably begin to take shape sometime this year. He suggested that the Committee should give some thought to the type of equipment desired for this park. Mr. Theder suggested that the Committee, possibly, should work closely with the Director of Public Works to co- ordinate their plans for park improvements. Members of the Committee were in agreement that it would be helpful if minutes of the Parks and Recrea- tion Committee meetings were provided for Mr. Bayuk. III . DISCUSSION OF ADDITIONAL NEEDS CREATED BY CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SWIMMING POOLS In reply to a question, Mr. Lindsey ad- vised that he has given some consideration to additional personnel which will be needed upon completion of the neighborhood pools. He stated that he has given some thought to the possibility of rotating the swimming in- structors -- offering classes at the three pools at various hours of the day. It was suggested that this plan would offer various hours for parents to choose from; however, it might lead to the necessity of honoring a season ticket at all three pools. Mr. Lindsey stated that most cities issue a season ticket for one particular pool . Members of the Committee discussed various methods of charging for admission to the pool . Mr. Lindsey advised that a survey indicated that most successful pool operations used the season ticket method, which influenced the City of Euless in their decision to use season tickets. He reported that Midway Park Pool receipts have in- creased since the adoption of this policy. Replying to Mrs . Langston's question, Mr. Lindsey advised that he is not concerned about obtaining Pool Managers -- that there are many qualified persons living in the area at this time. (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee, January 17, 1972) Members of the Committee discussed the possibility of operating the pools at night. Mr. Lindsey advised that there was no demand, in the past; however, the plan could be tested again. Mr. Theder suggested that, possibly, it might be profitable to operate one pool at night. Mr. Theder stated that, in his opinion, the concession stand is the big thing. Mr. Lindsey advised that the use of machines is practically a necessity. Mrs. Griffin suggested that the concessions might be leased on a percentage basis. In reply to a question, Mr. Lindsey advised that operational cost for one pool is approximately $10,000.00 per season. IV. RECOMMENDATION FOR RE-LOCATION OF THOROUGHFARE PROPOSED TO EXTEND FROM PIPELINE ROAD TO SPUR 350 Members of the Committee expressed con- cern regarding the proposed thoroughfare to extend from Pipeline Road through West Park to S.H. Spur 350 (Westpark Way) . Mr. Theder recommended that Westpark Way should end at its intersection with Marlene. Members of the Committee were in agreement that West Park should not be severed from the main nucleus of the City by a highway or thoroughfare -- that consideration of the relocation of the proposed thoroughfare should be given because of the need for safety and accessibility of the park for area children. It was suggested that, possibly, the thoroughfare route could be moved westward to serve as a boundary between the Cities of Bed- ford and Euless. Mr. Theder moved that the Parks and Recreation Committee recommend that the City's Engineers make a study con- cerning the feasibility of locating the proposed thoroughfare to extend from Pipeline Road to Spur 350 along the West side of West Park rather than on the East side as is now proposed. Mr. McNair seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Mmes. Griffin and Langston, Messrs. Theder, McNair and Hunt Nays : None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. (Paqe FourLMinutes of Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee, January 17, 1972) V. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Members of the Committee reviewed previous recommendations for projects to be covered by a Capital Improvements Program. They were in agreement that priority projects are, as follows : 1 . Land Acquisition - purchase of additional 100 acres to be located in southeast and mid-south part of town and in the Bear Creek area. 2. Development of 50 acres of park land - West Park, South Euless Park and additional new park sites. (Mrs. Griffin left the meeting at 9:30 P.M. ) 3. Construction of 2 additional recreation centers -- one to be located in the south part of town and one in the west part. 4. Improvement of existing recreation center (a) Modification of stage area -- addition of sound system, dressing rooms, etc. (b) Raising gymnasium ceiling (c) Removal of glass from North wall (replacing it with brick) The addition of kitchen facilities was deleted because of plans for these facilities in the Texas, Power & Light Building (across the street from the recreation center) . 5. Construction of a community-type swimming pool . (This item was discussed at length. Messrs. Hunt and Lindsey were in agreement that a swimming season is needed to determine whether or not the City's needs have been met. Mr. Theder stated that, in his opinion, there will be a need by the time plans are finalized -- that there is a need now for family-type entertainment. ) 6. Construction of identical bath-houses at all three pools. 7. Construction of four additional combination softball/ baseball diamonds, lighted. 8. Construction of a greenhouse. 9. Purchase of playground equipment. (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee, January 17, 1972) Members of the Committee were in agree- ment that Public Works Director John Bayuk should be contacted regarding the need for additional equipment and that it should be determined whether the equipment would be purchased under the Capital Improvements Program or from general revenue funds. Mr. Theder commented that, in his opinion, it would be advantageous for the City to employ a Park Planning firm to assist in locating and planning parks. VI . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 P.M. APPROVED: 7 ///a I ' Ch3i rman fsm