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Special City Council Meeting February 19, 2001 Page 4 revenue to the City of Paris because of that fact. Mr. Margraves said his wish list would be to have a four-field complex designed and built specifically with youth in mind. He pointed out the need to have separate facilities to support each age group, and urged the City Council to have separate facilities for youth and adults. Tommy Duncan, 2890 Clark Lane, came forward telling the City Council that this is a dream come true for him. Mr. Duncan said he has worked with kids for 51 years and the city needs this facility for the youth along with the adults. Mr. Duncan said the revenue from the facility could put money back into the development. Steve Coker, 935 Fairway, came forward advising the City Council that he works with Terry Townsend and Sally Wright in regard to the adult softball leagues in the City. Mr. Coker said there are 70 teams, which is about 2,500 people and they play at Wise Field. Mr. Coker said they hope every year that the city will build a sports complex. Mr. Coker said he has information on design for fields, concession stands and he would like to help anyway that he could to see that this comes to pass. Rick Hodges, Route 1, Box 422, was present, stating that he was a coach for youth of all ages and men's baseball, and would like to see a sports complex built in the City of Paris. Mr. Hodges also pointed out the amount of money this would bring to the city. Mr. Hodges also expressed concern for the safety of participants at present facilities that lack adequate parking and noted that the safety aspect of a sports complex which would have adequate parking for families with small children with no need to park on the sides of the streets. Phillip Coker,1310 S. E.18t" Street, appeared before the City Council telling them that he has coached and played baseball, and he would guarantee the City Council that a sports complex would generate revenue to support itself with money left over for additional fields for fastball, select teams, eightball, playground equipment and other things. He said this would put Paris, Texas on the map. Bard Coe, 3011 Lamar Ave, came forward stating that he was an advocate of youth recreation programs and felt like a sports complex would be one of the biggest assets the city could have. Mr. Coe said the city's facilities currently do not have restrooms, parking, or concessions, and are located in diverse areas throughout the town. Mr. Coe said a nice clean sports complex will work. Felix Stephens, Route 1, Box 149, was present stating that he was in support of