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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-10-19 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee October 19, 1970 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee was called to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Fuller Room of Euless Public Library by Chairman Charles Hunt. Other members present are listed as follows: Mrs. David Martin, Messrs. Ivan Gregory, Cullen H. McNair, and Jay Theder. Also present were Mr. Frank D. Lindsey, Director of Park and Recreation, and Mrs. Ophelia Smith, Recording Secretary. Chairman Hunt announced that, the Public Hearing regarding a public swimming pool for Euless Citizens, which was originally planned for this meeting has been indefinitely postponed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Park and Recreation Committee meeting of September 21 , 1970, were read by Mrs. Martin, and approved with the following correction: Page one, Item 1 , paragraphs one and two should read: "approximately 20 acres of land along Little Bear Creek". 1 . COMFORT STATION, STORAGE AREA, WORKSHOP, MIDWAY PARK Mr. McNair presented drawings of the proposed Rest-room facilities in Midway Park, and pointed out that he had followed the basic format of the original drawings in this concept. Discussion followed regarding relocation of athletic equipment storage area, ventilation, re-arrangement of doors, and other details. Mr. Lindsey and Member of the Committee agreed to present the concept as drawn for bids, with the request that after the contract is awarded the Committee be allowed to meet with the building contractor to clarify details. Mr. Gregory recommended that the Park and Recreation Committee accept the plans for a Comfort Station, Storage Room, and Workshop Unit as drawn, and submit to the City Council at the next regular meeting with the recommendation that the facility be construc- ted in accordance with the submitted plans and concept, subject to minor recommended changes and alterations that would not substantially alter the cost. (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee, October 19, 1970.) Mrs. Martin, joined by other members of the Committee, formally commended Mr. McNair on the fine job of new drawings for a Comfort Station, Storage Room, and Workshop facilities proposed for construction in Midway Park. (Committee requested a typed recommendation be attached to plans when presented to City Council .) 11 . REPORT ON EXCHANGE OF LAND AS PARK SITE IN WEST EULESS Chairman Hunt presented a drawing of properties under consideration of exchange for use as a Park in West Euless. Discussion followed and the Committee is of the opinion that since land designated as West Euless Park site is no longer available, the Park and Recreation Department should have a comparable plot of land in exchange in the Western Sector for a Park site. Mr. Gregory presented each person present with a copy of the following: The Euless Park and Recreation Committee is of the opinion that the twenty-six acres of proposed park land, bounded by Timberline Estates on the East and by West Park on the West, is a better park site than the land now design- ated Euless West Park for the following reasons: 1 . It is adjacent to a residential area and is therefore more accessable for the children of that area. 2. It would be safer for the children because a major thoroughfare would not have to be crossed to reach the park. 3. We are of the opinion that the new park site would serve as a natural boundary between the residential area of Timberline Estates and a potential commercial area. 4. The new site is completely within the boundaries of the City of Euless. 5. The close proximity of public utilities make the proposed site more feasible for immediate develop- ment as a park, including a swimming pool . The Euless Park and Recreation Committee therefore recommends to the City Council that appropriate actions be taken for the aquisition of the new proposed park site. (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee, October 19, 1970.) Mr. Theder moved that the Committee accept the recommendations and present them to the City Council at the next regular meeting. Mr. Gregory seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. Martin, Messrs. Gregory, Hunt, McNair, and Theder Nays: None Chairman Hunt declared the motion carried. (Copy of recommendations to be enclosed with Agenda materials for next regular Council meeting.) 1V. DISCUSSION OF REACTIVATING MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Chairman Hunt inquired of Mr. Lindsey what the procedure would be to reinstitute a Men' s Basketball League in Euless. Mr. Lindsey replied that he would make the initial steps, and report his findings to the Committee at the next meeting. V. REPORT ON SWIMMING POOLS Mr. Theder reported that 50 meter swimming pools were built from architects ' drawings, and 25 meter pools are the largest sold in a package deal . V1 . ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hunt declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. APP' ' : . -7 C airman ots