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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-12-21 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Committee ,_. December 21 , 1970 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee was called to order at 7:40 P. M. in the Conference Room of Euless City Hall by Chairman Charles Hunt. Other members present are as follows : Mrs. David Martin, Messrs. Ivan Gregory and Jay Theder. (Absent: Mr. Cullen McNair.) Also present were Park and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Barbara Becker. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated November 16, 1970, were approved as written. BIDS ON COMFORT STATION, STORAGE AREA, WORKSHOP - MIDWAY PARK Mr. Hunt informed the Committee that Mr. Griggs, City Manager, had extended an invitation to attend the opening of the bids on the Comfort Station, Storage Area and Workshop at Midway Park, on January 15, 1970,at 2 :00 P. M. Mr. McNair's revision added a wall on the south side of the structure, which would cover the equipment and present a better appearance. Mr. Hunt stated that Mr. McNair redrew the plans and copies had been presented to the City Staff for adver- tising for bids. II . WEST WILSHIRE PARK SITE Mr. Hunt informed the members of the Park and Recreation Committee that the City Council has agreed not to trade the West Euless Park property for property in Wilshire Village. Mr. Hunt reviewed a map and explained the land values are not comparable; that the West Euless Park land is more valuable and a trade does not seem feasible. Members of the committee agreed the City Manager should inquire the cost of the Wilshire site, in the event the City is interested in purchasing in this area. (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee, December 21 , 1970) Mr. Gregory read a portion of Item IV, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes, dated December 15, 1970, as follows : "Mr. Crumley stated that he sold the present park site to the City at $2,000.00 an acre because it would be a park and an asset to his other property -- that he never asked the land planner to trade anything to the City of Euless , but the land planner observed it and came and asked him (Mr. Crumley) if he would cooperate. Mr. Crumley advised that he will swap if they want to, but all he is asking is that 38.8 acres be rezoned so that a prospect can be told he can develop if he had the right kind of a plan." There was furthur discussion of Item IV, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes, dated December 15, 1970, pertaining to Mr. Crumley's request for a Planned Development District (this area includes the park site previously discussed) . Mrs . Martin reviewed Item II , Park and Recreation Committee minutes, dated October 19, 1970, "Report on Exchange of Land as Park Site in West Euless". Members discussed the value of the land in question. Mr. Hunt stated that action is unnecessary at this time. Mr. Hunt requested that a copy of the Future Land Use Map, dated June 9, 1970, be sent to each Park and Recreation Committee member with the minutes of this meeting. III . PROPOSED SCHOOL SITE - ASH LANE Mr. Hunt presented a map and discussed a 132 acre site at Ash Lane, proposed for a public school . He commented the School District needs 112 acres and has suggested the City consider the remaining 2 acres as a Park Site. Mr. Theder questioned the schools need for 112 acres. Mr. Hunt stated that the City would probably have access to the school ground facilities, as now programmed at South Euless School and other school facilities. Mr. Theder stated that he would contact the City Manager to discuss the purchase of land from the School District for use as a Park for the City of Euless . (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee, December 21 , 1970) Mr. Hunt stated that he had been advised that the school is planned for occupancy in September, 1972. Mr. Hunt inquired if there are recommendations by the Park and Recreation members. There were none and Mrs. Martin suggested this matter be tabled until after Christmas. IV. DISCUSSION OF PARK AND RECREATION BONDS Mr. Hunt reviewed the Park and Recreation Bond Program, and stated it might be advantageous to sell the remaining Park Bonds at the same time the Street and Drainage Bonds are sold. Mr. Hunt stated that there is no reason to sell the bonds if definite plans for constructing a pool are not final . It was agreed this matter would be discussed at the next Park and Recreation meeting. V. DISCUSSION: ACQUISITION OF SWIMMING POOL SITE Mr. Hunt suggested that the Committee re-submit a proposal for a pool site. Mrs. Martin suggested the Park and Recreation Committee meet with the City Council to exchange ideas about a pool site. All members agreed with Mrs. Martin's suggestion. It was agreed that Mr. Hunt would re-write the recommendations to present to the City Council at a work session to be held after January 1 , 1971 . VI . MIDWAY PARK IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Gregory stated that the drainage ditch near Midway Park is unsightly and is littered with trash and standing water. Mr. Hunt suggested pipe be placed in the drainage ditch and covering the pipe, which would eliminate the unsightly ditch and increase the area in the park for recreational use. • (Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee, December 21 , 1970) Mr. Lindsey advised the members that funds for this work would be expended from Capital Improvement Funds. VII . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M. APPROVED A0Of All 1 /j/� - 1 airman VF:mai