Recreation Couneil Exegutive Coam£ttee seeting January ee
@t Bes, Stockton's, Arthur d, representative of the Sational
hecreation Asso, ag special guest,

Meabers present; Shenk, presiding; Stapleton, Kindlesperger,
Houstom, Six, Cornwell, Dean, FA, Russell (for R, 0, Burgert),
 Weestemeyer, Cornwell (ouumer directcr}, arthur fodd (guest)

Mr, Todd, in summarizing the ecamunity reaction te the recreation
movement as based upom interviews with 1Z te 15 loeal citizens,
reported that there was Sigh regard and entiusiase fer tae suamer
pragram, particularly last summer's, and appreciation of the vol
s@adership cf the Recreation Council, Also neted a general
ng that a trained director was needed for year-round program,
| stressed need of abliity in sperts and physical eduestion as
requisite for the director, others stressed ability in organization,
promotion and publie relationsjabllity to work with both sehowl
syaten and s¢hool chiidren as well aa city offielais wentioned,
Some suggested a part-time sehool-eity porsong a few wondered if it
would be desirable to bire the coach in order to keep hia, but. -
some recogniued the futility of sueh a method, (Suggestion came from
downtown businesswen), Urged the further use of KU leadership in
cuumunity activities-- paid, volumteer, practice tease » ete,
In re facilities, recenthy authorized bond issue for parks, new
sence] for juntor and/or senior high et¢, indieated progress is
being made; comeeded need for tennis courts, wading pools, shelters
ith toilet facilities, multiple use areas, pionie sreas ete, etes,
amd urged better utiligation of existing bulldings--both sehool and
city-- and of cutdoor sreas, In re organization, the Keet'n Couneil
praised universaliy, but seemed to think programs should be better
‘ mated (did net know what was ceant), and the question arose
as to what group should admlinitater reereation ultimately-- sehools,
separate beard, ete, As to i "more of the same", expansion
ishuent of neighborhood eonters, youth

ef playground program, establi: of n
Senter, activities fer old folks, out-of-sehool age, and an attempt
and others, As to

te reach the lower eccucute ee Srereese See | i | |
feel - school @ should employ a

 

  
  

  

 

fimane ¢, eitizens seemed to |
director part time with eity supplementing funds, and ultian
& tax levy, referendum on enabling legislation for 3 #411 waxieun,

Mr, Todd made the folicwing suggestions;
4, Paellitidess a | ; | |
&, Couneil should consult with eity eowuncil, prepare list of
fagiiities needed in order of importance, reeomwend proper
Gesign of playgrounds te allow for future development, for
efficient use, and ease of supervision, advise on location,
b. Council should consult with school board te insure design
for recreational use and sufficient grounds, (Special coma,
i frou Couneil might function as contact with both groups,
2. Future planning: _
& Sound out sentigent as to tax levy and promote an active
edueational campaign,.(House bill No, 1013 If interest seces
So warrant, make p for referendus,
b, If time is not ripe, secure cooperation of sehecl beard ia
«+ @apleyment of a trained and experienced director, part
Wuh, Pact city, with full tine for reereation during the