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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-18 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee May 18, 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. Members present are listed as follows : Mrs. David Martin and Mr. Ivan Gregory. (Absent: Messrs. Jay Theder and Jim Kilmer. ) Also present were Mr. Frank Lindsey, Park and Recreation Director and Recording Secretary Della Houy. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings dated March 16, 1970 and April 20, 1970, and the Called Meeting dated April 6, 1970, were approved as written. PROPOSED SWIMMING POOL Chairman Hunt presented slides of the Denton Swimming Pool for members of the Committee, these slides having been shown previously to the City Council . Mr. Hunt stated that these slides show the beauty and versatility of a well planned pool . Mr. Hunt presented a plat of the proposed pool site from Knowlton-Ratliff-English-Collins , City 's Consulting Engineers. Mr. Hunt stated that the plat indicates a dam across Little Bear Creek to form a Lake in the park property and the proposed Cheeks-Sparger Road thoroughfare to the north of the park. Mr. Hunt further indicated the high flood plane in relationship to the swimming pool . Mr. Hunt stated that the land proposed for the swimming pool is proposed commercial property and the price range would be higher in negotiating for the land. Mr. Hunt stated that the Engineer 's plat indicate ball fields and parking facilities on the South side of Little Bear Creek. Mr. Hunt informed the Committee that application for Federal Assistance from the Open Space program was underway, and the City should receive a letter of approval in a few weeks. Mr. Hunt (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee, May 18, 1970) stated that upon receipt of the letter of approval from the Urban Renewal , the City Manager would proceed with negotiations with the owners of the property. Mr. Hunt read a letter from Pascal P. Paddock, Engineers, -Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as follows : May 15, 1970 Mr. Charles M. Hunt, Chairman Euless Park and Recreation Committee P. 0. Box 115 Euless, Texas 76039 Dear Mr. Hunt: Just a brief note to remind you of our continuing interest in the new swimming pool for Euless your Committee is proposing. We noted in a press clipping that your Committee had met recently with the City Council advising them of the acute need for a new City swimming pool and recommending the purchase of a site for the project. We, of course, are curious to know if the City Council has voted to take action on the project and would appreciate hearing from you in this respect. Very truly yours, Pascal P. Paddock, Engineers Fred M. Genthe In reply to a question from Mr. Gregory, Mr. Hunt stated he had received brochures and an estimate in excess of $200,000.00 from the above company. II . MIDWAY PARK LIGHTS AND STORAGE BUILDING Mr. Hunt stated he had talked with Mr. Bullard, City Inspector, concerning the installation of the lights on the base- ball fields in Midway Park. Mr. Hunt stated that Mr. Bullard informed him that the installation of the lights would be completed by the end of the week. (Pase Three Re.ular Meetin. of the Park and Recreation Committee. Ma 18 1970) Mr. Hunt stated that. Mr. Bullard informed him that the revised plans for the utility building in Midway Park should be completed by the architect on Tuesday, May 19, 1970. Mr. Hunt stated that the City Council voted to take bids on the construction of the building and if the City Council would award the contract at the Council meeting on June 9, 1970, the building could be completed by July 4, 1970. Mrs. Martin stated that she agrees with the Council in taking bids on the building, as the City Government should conduct matters in an orderly manner. III . WEST EULESS PARK Mr. Hunt informed the Committee that representatives of the School District and the City were to meet and submit more realistic layouts for the school in relation to the park area. Mr. Hunt stated that the citizens are showing more interest in West Euless Park. Mr. Lindsey stated he would have a report at the next meeting on the erection of a cable around West Euless Park to pre- vent dumping in this park. IV. PROPOSED BOND ISSUE Mr. Hunt stated that in 1971 a new bond issue is to be presented to the citizens and the Committee should be thinking of projects and the priority of each project. Mr. Hunt further stated, that at the next meeting, the Committee should put something on paper in regard to recommendations. Mr. Hunt stated that the City Manager informed him that the Wall Street Journal indicates that the bond market is poor at this time, as the bond rate is very high. V. MR. KILMER'S RESIGNATION Mr. Hunt informed the Committee that he had received a letter of resignation from Mr. James Kilmer. Mr. Hunt stated that the City Council is considering an appointment to fill this vacancy at this time. (Pa•e Four Resular Meetin• of the Park and Recreation: Committee. M v 'z8 , : 1 VI . SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM Mr. Lindsey presented cope of Recreation Program to members of the Committee. Mrs. Martin inquired about_ acre' , : r c - tc , girls in summer sports. Mr. Lindsey stated that each aye u o_p considered in the summer program and that there is something for e•.errvvorE . VII . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M. APPROVED: / )0IP AA C - i rman dfh;i 1