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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-10-20; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF TEK REGULAR MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD PARK AMD RECREATION COMMISSION October 20, 1955 The meeting was called to order at ?:30 P.H. by Chairman Westree. Present besides the ^hairnian were Commissioners Stuart, Felt, Nielson, HcClellan and Huntington. Secretary read the minutes of the September 15th meeting which were approved as read. A list of budget expenditures for the month of September was presented. The Commission wishes to request that these forms be submitted in detail listing the amount of the expenditure and the item for which expended. Secretary read a letter dated October 13, 1955 from the Chamber of Commerce which was referred to the Commission by the City Council, requesting that the planter boxes at either end of the Community Parking Lot be planted and maintained with the Garden Club to have charge of the planting. After discussion, Comm. Stuart moved that in response to the Chamber's reguest, the Public Works Director be instructed to provide good soil for these planter boxes and the Chamber of Commerce be informed th^t the Commission is attempting to see that adequate watering will be maintained by the Junior High Chamber of Commerce. Seconded by Comm. Nielson. All ayes. Motion carried. The letter also called attention to the fact that the Palm Trees along Elm Avenue, bet^veen State snd Roosevelt, are a potential fire hazard. After discussion, Comm. Nielson offered a motion that the Department of Public Works be instructed to trim the Cocoas ELumosos Trees along Elm Avenue and, if necessary, to recommend the purchase of a pole saw for such trimming, with the request that, if possible, the trimming be done before Halloweeen. Seconded by Comm. Huntington. All ayes. Motion carried. Considerable discussion was held on the selection of a tree for replanting on Elm Avenue and it was pointed out that the Commission had -nreviously decided on the Cocoas Plumosos as the most practical tree for the reasons that it remains very clean, is symmetrical, won't root up the sidewalk and requires a minimum of water. Gomm. Felt offered a motion that the Commission recommend to the City Council that we still favor the Cocoas Plumosos as the most practical tree and, as long as there are trees of this variety extending along Sim, the new trees be planted in conformity with those already planted and that in the finished construction job a circular tree well be provided of not less than 40 inches in diameter. The Commission also urges that the replanting be done at the earliest possible date after construction is completed. Seconded by Nielson, All ayes. Motion carried. It was reported that the observation has been made that the service has not been frequent enough on tl.e trash cans and it was suggested that since the beach season is over, perhaps most of the trash cans should be picked up and stored for the winter, except a few at points of greatest usage, Comm, Stuart moved that a memorandum be sent to the City Manager telling him the refuge cans have not been serviced often enough and there is an overflow around most of them and the Commission suggests this be cleaned up and the bulk of the cans be stored for the winter and if possible, storage be made before Halloween to prevent loss of the cans, Chairman Westree announced that the tree-pruning map has not be located and a new survey of the trees will have to be completed before the pruning can foe scheduled. It was announced the Soroptimist Club of Oceanside plan to have a "tree planting" program on United Nations Day with the tree to be donated by Mrs. Richard Leedy and a bronze •plaque, lias been furnished by the Soroptimist Club of Oceanside, The ceremonies will take place at Holiday Park, October 2^4-th at 2:00 P.M, After discussion on the selection of the tree, it was the decision of the Commission that the Christmas Tree, symbolizing peace and good will, would provide the most representative tree for the community as a whole, Comm, McClellan moved a letter be written to the Soroptimist Club, thanking them for their contribution of the tree and gtaque ' '"^ informing them that we hp.ve selected, the Christmas Tree and arrangements have been made for the program on October 24th. Seconded by Huntington, All ayes. Motion carried. Gomm. Huntlngton called attention to the fact that the square dancing clubs,which had been meeting at St. Patrick's Hall in Carlsbad, are now meeting at the recreation center in Ocean side, Coram. Stuart suggested that the Carlsbad Hotel might be interested in sponsoring such a group. Chairman Westree appointed Comm. Huntington and Comm. HcClellan as representatives of the Commission to have charge of the recreational program for the Commission, Discussion was held on the plans of the Chamber of Commerce for Christmas decorations. Comm. Stuart offered a motion that the Commission write a letter to the Chamber commending them on their plans for Christmas decorations and that the Commission would like to suggest they include residential decorations as well as downtown decorations. Seconded by Comm. Huntinrton. All ayes. Motion carried, Meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.