Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 1983 - 05/09 - Special CalledMINUTES
Parks and Recreation Board
Special Called Meeting
May 9, 1983 7:30 P.M.
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Allen Municipal Annex
PRESENT: Ron Workman, Helen Johnson, Russ Bratcher,
Bob Outman, David Morgan
CITY STAFF: Mark Thornton
I. Chairman, Ron Workman, called the meeting to
order at 7:30pm.
II. Approval of the minutes of the April 28, 1983
regular called meeting. Minutes approved as read.
III. Directors Report
A. Thornton informed the board that the softball
season was going along as planned.
B. The board was informed of the communication
problems with ASA and plans to resolve these
problems. Thornton told the board of his
plans to become more involved with ASA to
avoid future problems.
C. Thornton informed the board of the ongoing
advertising for laborers and foreman and
that many applications were being received.
IV. Possible Development of New Softball Facilities
Thornton presented information to the board of
the approximate time needed for the development
of a complete field. The board discussed many
alternatives to land and the construction of a
new facility. Thornton was directed to invest-
igate these possibilities and report to the board
in executive session.
V. Update on Rowlett Creek Corridor Study
L Discussion was held on the RFP and the slow prog-
ress being made. A decision was made to contact
Dr. Mertes of Texas Tech University and request
assistance on the RFP.
A meeting was planned in the near future with
City Manager, Jon McCarty to discuss the RFP.
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VI. Plans for Future Development of Walden and Rolling
Hills Parks
Thornton presented budgetary figures on park struc-
tures, plant material, and other miscellaneous
items. The board discussed development plans and
directed Thornton to develop preliminary drawings
for review at the next meeting.
VII. Special Called Meeting
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Russ Bratcher and
seconded by Bob Outman, the board voted
to hold a special called meeting on May
23, 1983. Vote; 5 for, 0 opposed.
VIII. Adjourn
There being no further business
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Bob Outman and
seconded by Helen Johnson, the board
voted to adjourn. Vote; 5 for, 0
opposed.
These minutes approved as read this /3 day of J (rx.�_ 1983
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Ron Workman, Chairman Helen Johnso 6
Secretary