HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978.08.17_City Council MinutesThe Owasso City Council met in special session August 17, 1978, at
7:35 PM, per attached Notice of Special meeting which is, by refer-
ence, made a part of these minutes.
Present: Don Thompson, Councilman
Ronnie Grimes, Councilman
Robbie Fickle, Councilman
Tom Baines, City Manager
Absent: Bill Williams, Mayor
Boyd Spencer, Vice Mayor
Wauhilleau Webb, City Clerk
In the absence of both the Mayor and Vice Mayor, Councilman Thompson
presided.
Mr. Thompson stated that he and Mayor Williams had discussed work
needed on the pond in the proposed park site in Elm Creek after the
last Council meeting. Mr. Thompson felt that due to:
1. Length of time to drench and drain pond;
2. Dirt work necessary;
3. Cleaning residue in bottom of pond;
4. Other necessary work;
5. Availability of equipment in area at this time;
6. BOR Grant in sum of $50,000, and
7. Before construction has begun by developers,
it would be expedient to begin work on pond to bring it to proper
standards.
Council reveiwed "Plan A" and "Plan B" with reference to the devel-
opment of the park site in Elm Creek. Discussion followed on the
following items:
1. Type of park
2. Architectural layouts
3. Family style
4. Swimming pool type
The three members present agreed that the family type, including
all the amenities of such a facility was needed at the Elm Creek
site.
A discussion of re-arranging tennis courts and open play areas to
allow for more parking spaces ensued. Mr. Baines was asked to sub-
mit the proposed changes to the architect-engineer for study.
l'Ir. Thompson introduced the problem with drainage in Hale Acres.
He suggested that:
1. The two drainage paths forming a "V" be reworked, making
one controled flow area, and
2. This controled flow area (catch basin) be utilized as a
mini-park.
Mr. Baines expressed his belief that were we to persue this course
of action we might receive double funding. Mr. Thompson said that
three blocks would be needed. Mr. Thompson felt that Mr. H. D. Hale
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might donate one block if the City would purchase two blocks. Mr.
Grimes and Mrs. Fickle expressed serious reservations about creat-
ing an atmosphere of favoritism to a small segment of the city.
No action was taken, however, Mr. Baines was asked to compile all
pertinent information for Council.
Following a short discussion of Council's continuing as Park Board,
Mr. Baines suggested that an ad be run asking interested parties to
submit dossiers, including special talents and training useful to
the Park Board.
Mr. Thompson so moved and included in his motion that a member of
Council sit on the Park Board. Mr. Grimes seconded.
Ayes - Mr. Thompson, Mr. Grimes, Mrs. Fickle
Nays - None
Being no further business, the presiding officer declared the meet-
ing adjourned at 8:40 PM so Council could go into a work session
with the Owasso Planning Commission.
Presiding 0 ficer
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Recor ing Secretary