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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Agenda Packets-6/13/1991AGENDA PARgS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Thursday June 13, 1991 ?:OOp.m. CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MAY 30, 1991 MINIITES City Hall 5400 Bransford 1. PUBLIC HEARING - Development of a 22 acre park site 2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF LOCATING A PARg AT THE WATER TOWER SITE IN THE WESTERN TRAILS ADDITION 3. DISCUSSION OF CREATIVE PLAYGROUND 4. DISCUSSION OF PARg ORDINANCES 5. REPORTS A. Parks and Recreation B. Park Board Chairman C. Other Committees 6. OTHER CONCERNS ADJOURN PARES AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MAY 30, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Linford called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. on Thursday, May 30, 1991. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Alan Linford, Paul Vigiletti, Cheryl Livingston, Gail Mills, Jim Hoff, David Fain, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Sharon Curry,Recreation Supervisor ABSENT: Lila Coley, Mike Shelton, Mike Billings APPROVAL OF MINUTES GAIL MILLS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PRESENTED. Paul VIGILETTI SECONDID THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Master Plan of Development for a twenty-two acre park site: Chairman Linford opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 30, 1991 with a brief history of the land purchase for the tweny-two acre site and an introduction of Terry Cheek, Shrickel, Rollins and Associates. Terry Cheek presented preliminary plans for development of the site. Citizens were invited to make comments regarding development of the property. Those comments included: JIM SHARP: delighted to see this, proposed a walking, jogging, bike trail around the perimeter of the park to alleviated congestion on Pleasant Run JIM KELLY: what he sees is a relocation of the soccer fields; he questioned obtaining an agreement with TU Electric so access to the property could be gained through the ROW; the entrance as shown on the map creates a major point of congestion right across from his house JOY ANN HARDING: agrees there are lots of fields; very little park; does not want lights across from her house; suggests moving fields further to the back; more common area closer to front Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of May 30, 199 Page 2... DAVID SCOTT: lives across from current fields; lights not put in right to start with; lots of noise pollution; would like to see fields as far back as possible; taller lights so they can be directly aimed; parking lot in front would block noise pollution JIM KELLY: take off play area and run all along Pleasant Run; create a buffer along Pleasant Run FRAN SNIDER: Would like to see more park; looks like it will be an athletic complex JO ANN QUINN: delighted the site was purchased; would like a berm or something that would help keep the kids in CHRISTINE ??: backs up to park; don't push all those lights on her; meet somewhere in the middle; let's specialize this park: use as efficiently as possible JIM KELLY: is in favor of the facility; will back 100%. would like access road, buffer zone and lighting addressed DEAN DAVIS: commended the Park Board for the job they have done DAVID SCOTT: recommends a curfew; non accessibility at night; has problems with loud music, beer cans, etc. at existing site THE NE%T PUBLIC HEARING WAS SET FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 7:00 P.M. The Board discussed various scenarios for the development of the park to include the suggestions of the residents speaking at the Public Hearing. NO ACTION TAgEN 2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF LOCATING A PARE AT THE WATER TONER SITE IN WESTERN TRAIL ADDITION TABLED Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of May 30, 1991 Page 3... 3. 4. 5. 6. DISCUSSION OF ESTABLISHING A CONSISTENT MEETING DATE The Board discussed various options for a consistent meeting date including once a month, with special meetings as necessary. GAIL HILLS MADE A RECOMMENDATION TO SET THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AS A REGIILAR HEFTING DATE WITH SPECIAL MEETINGS SCHEDULED AS NECESSARY. THE BOARD AGREED. DISCUSSION OF PARg ORDINANCES # 6 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: tabled - waiting on answers from Police Chief/City ATTORNEY #7 FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS: Incorporate "maintenance" in #7 - The last sentence will read ... "No improvement(s) or maintenance will be performed without the prior written approval of the Parks and Recreation Coordinator." #11 RESERVING OF FACILITIES: Eliminated - covered in Facilities Use Guidelines #12 RESERVING OF FACILITIES ON SUNDAYS: Eliminated - covered in Athletic Field Use Policy DUE TO THE LATE HOUR, THE REMAINDER OF THE ORDINANCES WERE TABLED UNTIL A SPECIAL WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 27. REPORTS A. PARKS AND RECREATION: David Fain reported the Summer Recreation Program registrations are going well. Some activities, including tennis and preschool program are at maximum registration. A track program has been established for the first time and registrations are going well for it. Registrations are going well in all other programs. B. PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN Chairman Linford reported the City Council approved the name Kimsey Park for the park located in the Ross Downs development. OTHER CONCERNS No other concerns were addressed at this meeting 7. ADJOURN CHERYL LIVINGSTON HADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 10:40 P.M. PAUL VIGILETTI SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of May 30, 1991 Page 4... RESPECTFIILLY SUBMITTED: Sharon L. Curry, Recreation Supervisor APPROVED: David Fain, Parks~~nd Recreation Coordinator °~~ °'~ ~ ,~~~~~ City of u ~~ ,,. ~` ~ , o Texas DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES JUNE 13, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: DRAFT The regular meeting was called to order at 7:25 P.M. on Thursday, June 13, 1991. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Alan Linford, Gail Mills, Jim Hoff, Mike Billings, Mike Shelton, Gail Mills, Lila Coley; Davd Fain, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Sharon Curry, Recreation Supervisor ABSENT: Cheryl Livingston, Paul Vigiletti APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mike Billings made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Gail Mills seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. PUBLIC HEARING - Development of a 22 acre park site Terry Cheek briefed members and guests on the items covered at the previous meeting - location,. hazards, site analysis, development concepts, access ta_ the site, drainage appears good; general development concept; added idea of landscape buffer zone along front. Terry distributed a program of design and development based on the comments of the citizens and the park board from the previous meeting. He presented development plans for the site. 2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF LOCATING A PARK AT THE WATER TONER SITE IN THE WESTERN TRAILS ADDITION -- Marilyn Baker was present to represent the Western Trails addition. David Fain presented a site plan along with the recommendations of the Public Works Director for the park location. Discussion concerned the long range plans for the site David stated some plans could include landscaping along the front to make it more attractive. Citizens were concerned with the safety and unsightliness of the barbed wire fence along with the rest of the site. They would like to open up the whole thing up and close off the chlorine and other dangerous areas. David recommended the residents set up a meeting with the Public Works Director and Water Superintenden t to answer the questions that are beyond the Board's area of concern. Alan suggested working a design with the Public Works Director and then come back to the board with a more specific, prioritized request, until then it is beyond the scope of the Board. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of June 13, 1991 page 2... 6. OTHER CONCERNS David presented a request from the Euless use of one field at City Park until the field for play. After much discussion, the Board field #4 provided they pay nightly fee for would be out by 10:15; not conflict with be no cost to the citizens of Colleyville. 3. DISCUSSION OF CREATIVE PLAYGROUND Athletic Association (EAA) for they currently use is available agreed to allow EAA to uti 1 i ze use of the fields, the lights Colleyville Associations; there A short video was shown of the Duncanville Creative Playground. After much discussion it was the consensus of the Board to proceed with the Creative playground at the City Park location. The recommendation is that half of the funding come from the City budget and the remainder from funds raised by the volunteers. The consensus of the Board is to make a presentation to the City Council showing the Duncanville video along with a briefing of the project. The Board recommended the Council and Park Board jointly nominate a committee to coordinate and carry out the project. the committee would work closely with the Board throughout the project. 4. DISCUSSION OF PARK ORDINANCES TABLED FOR JUNE 27 WORKSHOP 5. REPORTS A. PARKS AND RECREATION: David reported the summer rec. programs are going well and briefed the Board on maintenance activities of the staff. ADJOURN Gail Mills made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 P.M., Lila Coley seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Respectfully Submitted: Sharon L. Curry, ecreation upervisor Approved: David Fain, Parks & Recreation Coordinator PLEASE BRING ORDINANCES FROM PREVIOUS AGENDA PACKET. IF YOU NEED AN ADDITIONAL COPY, PLEASE LET US KNOW.