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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
Monday, July 10, 2006
6:30 p.m.
Pat Horn called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006, at
the Parks and Recreation office.
ROLL CALL:
Connie Hampton, Pat Horn, Pete Riis, Sheryl Black,
and Steve Dalri
ABSENT:
Bob Leininger, Councilperson Tom Hart,
Councilperson Tony Licata, Joe Ben Hassell, Nancy
Copeland, and Vince Rosen
STAFF:
Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation,
Luke DeFilippis, Recreation Supervisor, and Dixie
Smith, Administrative Secretary
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the June 5, 2006, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Minutes
Pete Riis moved to approve the June 5, 2006, Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board minutes. Connie Hampton seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous.
3. Update of Parkland Opportunities
Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, gave an update of the old City
Hall property, the property for sale adjacent to L.D. Lockett Park and the property
located between Bedford Road and SH26. The letter drafted by Pete Riis was
forwarded to William Lindley, City Manager and City Council. The City Manager
suggested that the items discussed in the letter be placed on the agenda for the
joint meeting of the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Board.
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4. Joint City Council and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting -
August 7,2006
Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, announced that the August 7,
2006, meeting would be a joint meeting with the City Council and the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board.
5. Prioritizing Parks and Recreation Projects
Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, distributed a packet and gave
an overview of the Parks and Recreation projects that needed to be prioritized for
Capital Improvement Projects for 2006. The Board members ranked the projects
(with 1 being the highest priority and 12 being the lowest) as follows:
PRIORITY LIST
One being the most important
Cottonbelt Trail- Phase III 1
Park Land Purchase 2
Little Bear Creek Trail Extension 3
McPherson Park - Phase III 4
Pleasant Run Park - Phase II 5
Bransford Park - Phase II 6
Longwood Trail 7
McPherson Park - Phase IV 8
Parks Maintenance Facility 9
Uniform Park Signage 10
New Tennis Courts 11
Recreation Center 12
The rankings of Capital Improvement Projects by the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board will be submitted to the CEDC Board and presented to City
Council.
6. McPherson Park Opportunity for Citizen Support
Pat Horn, Board Chair, discussed giving the citizens an opportunity to be
involved in supporting the City by having a "day-at-the-park" to give citizens
equity in McPherson Park. Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation,
gave an update of the construction, demolition and clean-up at McPherson Park.
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7. Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Report
Luke DeFilippis, Recreation Supervisor, provided an overview of the current and
proposed recreation programs and activities available to citizens of Colleyville
and surrounding areas.
8. Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports
Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a status report on
current projects.
9. Adjournment
Steve Dalri moved to adjourn at 8:57 p.m. Sheryl Slack seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted and approved:
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Dixie S. Smith, Administrative Secretary