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I I I regular meeting october 10, 1977 148 page three Mr. Hansen moved the Ordinance be approved on second reading. Mr. James seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced a policy proposed by the Parks and Recreation Board for the naming of City parks and facilities. The policy is attached and made a part of these minutes. The City Attorney informed the Council that he had read the policy and saw no problem with its implementation. Dr. Craddock moved the policy be adopted. Mr. James seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Mayor next introduced a proposed policy from the Parks and Recreation Board for use of public land by organizations for large meetings or commercial amusements. The Parks and Recreation Board suggested that the old sewer treatment plant parkland be used instead of the Gilcrease Park land which was currently used for such activities. Mr. Breihan stated his contention that all such activities should take place at the Civic Center. Mr. Leddick stated that the City had not been charging groups for use of City property; that activities in the past had required the City to clean the property afterwards; and that the groups involved were mostly non-pro:Eit organizations such as the Lion's Club. Mr. Leddick also noted that the Parks and Recreation Department did require the organizations to carry insurance naming the City as co-insured. Dr. Craddock moved that all activities such as carnivals and revivals be limited to the old sewer plant parkland pending specific guidelines to be drafted by the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. Hansen seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for consideration the current City procedure for sanitation service on Bluebonnet Drive. The City Manager informed the Council that the residents on Bluebonnet were not required to take their garbage cans to the curbside as residents were in other areas. Dr. Craddock moved that curbside service be mandatory and the policy extended to all citizens on an equal basis. Mr. Sutton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The City Manager requested the Council endorse the enforcement of the City's prohibition of use of garbage cans in excess of 30 gallons. The City Manager informed the Council that there were a number of injuries attributable to the handling of garbage in SS gallon drums. Mr. Webster said the sanitation department intended to notify all persons concerned to use smaller cans or use the commercial container system. He said accounting procedures had been changed so that separate bills could be sent to several businesses using the same container. Dr. Craddock moved the Ordinance prohibiting use of cans in excess of 30 gallons be enforced. Mr. James seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The City Manager passed out reports to the Council on the status of current construction projects and copies of the text of a speech he planned to give the next day for the Kiwanis Club. The meeting adjourned at of Dr. Craddock. '~.~o~,...,. .., ..00.' ~~~ Mayor ~~ W~l.Ss Hambrick City Secretary (i ~~C~ '~ Ted Breihan CCl Member A-:v ce-",--- Emmie Craddock Council Member ~/~ Council Member .~-