HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1975-02-17 Minutes MI~iUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION
CQMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS, NELD AT THE CITY HALL,
4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, FEBRUARY 17, 1975
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Bill Polster called the meeting
to order at 7:30 p.m.
RaLL CALL PRESENT:
Chai rman Bi 11 Pol ster
Members Jim Conkle
Tom Connell
Paula Brooks
Berl Whitford
Everett Hays
ABSENT:
Member Pat Darnell
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Di rector of Putil i c Ray Bri tton
Works
Chairman Polster turned the meeting over
to Ray Britton for a progress report on
Richfield Park.
Mr. Britton advised the Commission that
he had purchased a used slushing machine,
to use for spare parts on the present
machine.
Mr. Britton also reported the grass will
be ready for play. The foundations had
been poured for the announcers stand5.
RYA has volunteered to build the stands.
The footings for ~1~ight standards are in.
Six more will be poured February 18.
Mr. Britton informed the Commission that
a.pproximately $6,000 had been spent by
RYA and the City Park Fund.
Mr. Polster requested Mr. Britton to find
out from Texas Electric how close we
are to necessary lighting for the boys'
ballfield.
Mr. Polster has donated 20 fruitless
mulberry trees to plant at Richfield
Park.
DISCUSSION ON LONG RANGE The following suggestions were made:
PARK PROJECTS
NORICH PARK
Tennis Courts
Softball Diamond
Hprse Shae Pits
South access through the fence
Swimming Pool
Volleyball Stands
Sasketba7l Saekstops
Proper Lighting
NORTHFIELD PARK
Nine Ho1e Golf Course
Ampi Theatre - Fine Arts Theatre
Bill Polster will talk to the Mayor about
the possibility of approaching Jimny Kirk
about purchasing additional land.
RICNFIELD PARK
Additional 7ennis Court
Swimning Pool - 0lympic Size
Horse Shoes around Picnic Area
Voi leybal i Nets
Trash Reeeptacles
Foothall Goalpost
CITY PARK - LOOP 820
Trai1 for Matorcycies?
Look into access to park
AGENDA Agenda for the March 3, 1975 meeting,
take list of suggestions to be presented
~o the City Council.
Jim Conkle moved, second~d by Everett Hays
to adjourn the meeting. The motion
carried by a vote of 6-0.