HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-03-26; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES OP MSSTING OF CARLSBAD PARKS r BECBEATIQN. BEACH AND TREE COMMISSION
March 26
The regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Beach & Tree Commission
was held March 26, 195^, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall, with the follow-
ing present: Mr. Oldham, Mrs. Christiansen, Mrs. Felt, Ben Acuna, Dr.
Gllnes, and Mrs. Stuart. Minutes of January 26th were read and approved.
Minutes for February meeting will be submitted at next meeting by Mrs.
Christiansen.
A report on the Palisade tree planting project was made, in effect
that 50 trees are now ready for planting, waiting for weather conditions.
Jerry McClellan has the list of where they are to go and the amount of
money to be collected for each. It was reported by Mrs. Felt that some
In the district are becoming dissatisfied with the choice.
A report was made by Mrs. Stuart that the Helms Bakery, represented
by Mr. Nlcklin, had failed to complete their promise of cleaning up tree
trimming and landscaping as promised upon getting permission to cut trees.
Mr. Oldham said he would contact them.
It was reported that Mr. Lang had given an estimate of 1500,00 on
cutting three trees at the corner of State and Grand.
Dr. Gllnes asked the board to give thought to securing the site
south of the school across Chestnut for a park. There are about 2^ acres
in the plot. Dr. Gllnes will report later on owners and other pertinent
facts.
The Department of Public Works of San Diego County request that dig-
ging into the banks on the Beach be stopped.
A motion was made by Mrs. Christiansen that this Commission sponsor
a clean-up week before the Spring Holiday. The dates are May 21, 22 and
23. Publicity was to be given the newspapers at once in regard to clean-
ing lots and all home sites, starting May 1st, with prizes to be given for
the greatest improvement In lot cleaning and tree trimming.
A motion was made by Mrs. Felt and seconded by Mrs. Christiansen that
Mr. Oldham be authorized to present our plan to the Chamber of Commerce
and ask them to underwrite the project.
A letter was read from Mr. Frank Luokle regarding waste on the beach.
A letter was read from Don Huffman in answer to one written by Jerry
McClellan, stating he would be here Easter and desiring salary and time of
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employment as life guard. Mr. Huffman will contact Joe Trotter and
Irwin Hedstrom for Interview. Dr. Glines will talk to George Meese, who
is now out of the Coast Guard, to see if he will be available for Easter
week, with $250*.00 per month salary.
Memo read from City Council regarding a life tower on the beach.
Mr. Gardner of the Recreation Department of San Diego County stated they
would give us the tower in lieu of one month's pay for a life guard.
Motion made by Mrs. Christiansen that we accept the exchange from the
County and hire a guard from April 10th through 18th. Seconded by Dr.
Glines. Mr. Oldham will instruct the City Clerk of our decision.
Motion was made to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
VESTA W. STUART, Secretary
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