Minutes of a Regular Meeting, September 14 ... - Digital Collections

September 14, 1949fee at the time of enrolment had not proved satisfactory, in that at some gamesmany seats are not taken. The matter was previously discussed by the Regentsbut no recommendation had been, made. President Cross stated the Athletic Departmentrecommends that a charge be made for students and that tickets be sold tothe general public if any remain after a specified date. He recommended thatthe President be authorized to establish a fee for season tickets for students.Regent Benedum moved, and it was voted to approve the recommendation.President Cross discussed the housing situation for the faculty. Hestated somewhere between fifty and sixty members of the faculty are occupying• University housing that was provided primarily for students. Some of the facultydo not want to move because of the low rent. He asked that the Regents adopt apolicy with reference to faculty housing and suggested that the matter be consideredat the next meeting at which time he will submit a recommendation. TheRegents agreed to this suggestion.The President reported that two bids had been received for the constructionof the 18-hole golf course on the South Campus - one from Merritt C.Johnson, of Indiana, in the amount of $82,785.00, and one from Perry Maxwell,Oklahoma City, in the amount of $84,550.00. Mr. Maxwell's bid included someitems not provided in the other bid. The Physical Plant department has prepareda contour map of the area but no definite specifications on the constructionof the greens and fairways have been written. Action on the matter was postponedpending further,study of the details and consultation. Regents Morgan and Shartelsuggested that conferences be held with golf pro's,There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 14:00 p.m.Emil R. Kraettli, Secretarylm