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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
Monday, September 11, 2006
6:30 p.m.
For the meeting conducted at the Park Annex
located at 5109 Bransford Road
I AGENDA I I
NUMBER AGENDA ITEM
1. Call to order
2. Approval of the July 10, 2006 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
minutes
3. Update of Parks and Recreation Projects
4. Discussion of Naming Future Parks
5. Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Reports
6. Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports
7. Citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda*
8. Adjournment
* (This time is allocated for citizens to informally address the Board on matters not on the agenda that require no formal action.
Each presentation will be limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Board members may not respond to citizens who speak
regarding matters not on the agenda.)
I certify that the above agenda was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on September 8, 2006: I~J,L st~){~)
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Department: Parks and Recreation
Subject: Discussion of Naming Future Parks
This item is on the agenda to address the name of McPherson Park.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
IZI Discussion Only
D Procedural Change
D Possible City Council Policy
Recommendation
D Information Only
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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
POLICY FOR NAMING AND RENAMING PARK LANDS AND FACILITIES
A. PROCEDURE FOR NAMING AND RENAMING PARK LANDS AND FACILITIES
1. All requests for naming and renaming park land and facilities shall be made in
writing to the Colleyville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
2. The Chairman of the Colleyville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall name
a committee that will be responsible for recommending a name for all park lands
and facilities to the Board.
3. The committee shall be responsible for research, study and recommendation of a
proposed name to the Advisory Board. Rationale for the selection of the
recommended name shall be given in writing.
4. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall approve or disapprove of the
name recommended by the committee.
5. If the committee's recommendation is disapproved by the Advisory Board, then
the matter may be referred back to the committee for further action.
6. Upon approval, the recommended name will be forwarded to the City Council for
their final consideration and action.
B. GUIDELINES FOR NAMING OR RENAMING PARK LANDS AND FACILITIES
1. Park lands and facilities shall be named within sixty days after acquisition,
construction completion or at the earliest possible time.
2. Park lands and facilities shall be named in the following manner:
a. In honor of individuals who donate land or funds for park space;
b. In honor of historical events;
c. In honor of deceased national or state heroes;
d. In honor of deceased community leaders;
e. In relation to predominant characteristics or physical features (lake, trees,
stream, river) of the land;
f. In relation to sub-divisions within the City;
g. In relation to streets adjacent to the park;
h. In recognition of an individual due to special circumstances or events.
3. Facilities that are a part of or lie within the boundaries of a park will normally bear
the name of that park unless otherwise determined by the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board and/or City Council.
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
PARK/FACILITY NAME RECOMMENDATION
YOUR NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE'
ZIP CODE:
TELEPHONE (during business hours):
Considering the recommended guidelines for naming park lands and associated facilities as
outlined, please answer the following:
NAME PROPOSED:
If you are not proposinq a person's name, please attach the reasons for your
recommendation.
If you are proposinq a person's name, please answer the following:
. Is this individual a resident of Colleyville? Yes No
. Did this individual provide any major donations of land or money to the City of
Colleyville? Yes No If Yes please attach an explanation to include its
value and intended use when donated to the City.
. Please list and explain specific non-monetary/non-Iand contributions this individual has
made to the City of Colleyville and/or the Colleyville community.
Your interest is very much appreciated and you may be sure your recommendation will
receive serious consideration.
Please complete and return this form along with the appropriate attachments to:
Park Naming Committee
c/o Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Colleyville
5109 Bransford Road
Colleyville, Texas 76034
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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colleyville parks and recreation
Department:
Parks and Recreation
Subject:
Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Senior's Reports
I. Recreation
A. In coordination with National Night Out on August 1,2006, the Parks and Recreation
Department along with help from the Library, hosted the Brighton Oaks block party. There
were over 85 attendees ranging from 7 months to 72 years in age who enjoyed the games,
music, crafts, prizes and community socialization.
B. In continued efforts to promote the variety of special events and activities that are offered
through the Parks and Recreation Department, the Fall Activity Guide was created and mailed
to all Colleyville residents on August 1st. In addition, the Fall postcard was developed and
mailed to all Colleyville residents on August 15th. We have been working with representatives
from Bransford Elementary, Colleyville Elementary, Glenhope Elementary and Cross Timbers
Middle Schools and have secured advertisement space in their upcoming student directories.
C. On September 1, 2006, a mass e-newsletter went out to all past and present participants in
our database. It included information about new and continuing classes, special events and
enhancements to our parks system.
II. Athletics
A. Colleyville's fall youth volleyball league currently has 51 enrollees. This new offering consists
of an eight-week season that begins September 23rd with both recreational and competitive
division offerings. The league will hold practices and games at Heritage Middle School.
III. Tennis
A. During the months of July and August, there were 102 private lessons and 4 drills offered to
both youths and adults and 106 participants in our junior development program.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
D Discussion Only
D Procedural Change
D Possible City Council Policy
Recommendation
IZI Information Only
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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Department: Parks and Recreation
Subject: Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports
COTTONBEL T TRAIL, PHASE II
Project Description: Design of Cottonbelt Trail Phase II
Consultant: Halff Associates, Inc.
Contractor: N/ A
Status: Under design
Substantial Completion: Fall 2006
McPHERSON PARK. PHASE I
Project Description: McPherson Park, Phase I
Consultant Newman, Jackson Bieberstein, Inc.
Contractor:
N/A
Status: Under design
Substantial Completion: Fall 2006
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
D Discussion Only
D Procedural Change
D Possible City Council Policy
Recommendation
IZI Information Only
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Parks Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports
Page 2 of 3
2006 Parks and Recreation CIP Proiects-25
. Trail Master Plan - completed
. Senior Center Renovation - in progress
. Nature Center Playground Replacement - completed
. City Park Road Extension - in progress
. Irrigation Monitoring System - in progress
. Trails- Castleton - in construction
. Ballfield Renovations - completed
. Dugout Shade Cover Replacements - completed
. Control Link at City Park - completed
. Cotton belt Trail Phase II - in design
. Log Barn - in progress
. STEP Grants - Cottonbelt Phase III, Little Bear Creek Trail Extension, Cottonbelt
Landscaping Enhancements, SH26 Landscaping Enhancements - in progress
. Local Area Quality ( LAQ) Grants- Cotton belt Phase III, Little Bear Creek Trail
Extension, Pleasant Run Trail Phase I and II, Thompson Terrace Trail, Big Bear Creek
Trail - in progress
. McPherson Park Phase I - demolition completed; design in progress
. Park Property Acquisition - completed
. McDonwell School Road Trail - in progress
. Pleasant Run Practice Facility Parking Lot - completed
. ADA Ramp at L.D. Lockett House - in progress
2007 Parks and Recreation CIP Proiects-9
. Ballfield Renovations
. McPherson Park Phase I
. LD Lockett House Improvements
. Parks and Recreation Office Improvements
. Sparger Park Playground Replacement
. Webb House Trail
. Log Barn
. Cottonbelt Trail Phase II
. Senior Center Open Space Area
2008 Parks and Recreation CIP Proiects-3
. Park Master Plan
. Trails
. McPherson Park Phase II