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Special City Council Meeting February 13, 2001 Page 2 patrolled by whatever law enforcement that is available. Mr. Parr said there is a need for a well-maintained road at Lake Crook. The improvements have helped, but it needs to continue to get better. He felt that Paris has started the right way to get interest established in Lake Crook and he would like to see it continued with more expanded, maintained places where children and adults can go and have picnics, more fishing areas, along with piers and docks built for people to fish off of. Gary Vest, 1651 Clarksville Street, Paris, Texas, representing the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the City Council and read a position paper of the Chamber of Commerce in regard to Lake Crook: "The Chamberwould like to see a comprehensive evaluation and feasibility study of possible development options for Lake Crook. The Chamberwould like to see a study of the long-term financial impact of development and non- development of the Lake Crook area. The Chamber would like to see the existing sixty two acre public park maintained and enhanced forthe citizens of Paris. The Chamber supports and endorses the maintenance of the rifle range, the skeet and trap shooting facilities, and the radio controlled model aircraftfacilities. The Chamber wholeheartedly supports and encourages the investigation of potential sources of increased property tax revenue and sales tax revenue." Steve Pearson, 4901 Wolf Creek, came forward stating that he represents the Lake Crook Sportsmans Association. Mr. Pearson said the suggestions that they have for the development and improvement for the existing park area is on the south and the east side and they feel security gates such as the type used at Pat Mayse Lake would be an improvement. They would like to see and promote walking trails, either paved or gravel, and bike trails. He said they see a need for a nature observation station, and would like more fishing piers, both covered and uncovered with a large deck area, volleyball courts, barbecue pits, and picnic tables on concrete pads. Mr. Pearson said they see for the north and west side of the lake a combination of walking, bike, and horse trails, either paved or gravel on the existing sandy road. Also, they would like to see some nature observation stations. Mr. Pearson said they would like to see the north and west side of the lake in a natural state, but would continue to support the growth of the existing outdoor sportsman's clubs and reinstate past lease agreements. He said theywould like to see parking areas on both ends of the road along the north and west side of the lake as there is no place to park. They would also like to see a secured and primitive area on the north side of the lake that could be used for cub scouts, boy scouts, church groups and other organizations.