HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Agenda Packets-5/6/1997PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
May 1997
ROLL CALL: Members: Chair Rich Hendler, Jce Noorlag, Mike Billings, Ken Crooks, Laura Ann Travis,
William Recker; Absent: Tanya Copple, Dan Witte
Staff: Skip Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator; Joy Tailford, Parks and Recreation
Secretary
Guests: Carter Burgess: Eric Seebock, Larry O'Flynn
Friends of gimZey: Chris Marsh, Khris Leet, Dave Dudjick, Pete Riis
City of Colleyville Engineering Deparbnent: Casey Sledge
I. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF EXCLUSIVE USE OF CITY PARK
BASEBALL FIELDS BY COLLEYVILLE BASEBALL ASSOCIATION (BEN Joffivsorrt
Mr. Ben Johnson was unable to attend the meeting and they tabled the discussion until June.
II. DISCUSSION OF STUDENT LIAISON PARK BOARD
Bill Recker moved and they seconded the motion that there be a student (Colleyville Resident)
chosen from each high-school to act as a liaison to the Colleyville Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board. The Board decided the principal of each high-school should select the
student liaison. The motion carried motion unanimously.
III. CITY PARK RENOVATION AND STATUS UPDATE (CARTER BURGESS)
Mr. Phillip Neeley of Carter Burgess presented changes to the City Park Master Plan to the
Board. Mr. Neeley also informed the Parks and Recreation Board on the status of the grant
process, and that there would be a resubmission in January. He further stated that the
prospects for approval were very promising.
IV. KIMZEY AND BRANSFORD PARK MASTER PLAN STATUS (CARTER BURGESS)
Kimzey Park is priority one, and the Kimzey Park Master Plan will begin in early May.
Before plans are at the drawing board stage, they must accomplish the following:
A. OPPORTUNITY STRENGTHS MAP
B. MEETINGS WITH THE FRIENDS OF KIMZEY PARK AND OTHER INTERESTED
PARTIES FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
C. DEVELOPMENT OF TWO OR THREE DIFFERENT PLANS
D. REDUCE PROCESS DOWN TO ONE WORKING PLAN
THE ABOVE PROCESS IS TO BEGIN IN EARLY MAY, AND SHOULD LAST APPROXIMATELY
NINETY DAYS. THE SEARCH FOR FUNDING IS THE NEXT STEP AND FINALLY APPLYING FOR
GRANT MONIES IN JANUARY.
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V. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS TO PARK LAND DEDICATION FEES COMMITTEE
Chair Rich Hendler and Joe Noorlag volunteered to serve on the Park Land Dedication
Committee.
VI. STAFF REPORTS:
Skip advised members that the fence cables are down causing a safety hazard at Sparger
Park. A new split rail fence is being considered to rectify this problem.
The Colleyville Proud clean up date is scheduled for May 10, 1997. The area behind
Colieyville Middle School is designated as the site for the volunteer project. Laidlaw is
providing bins.
Mr. John Kane told Skip that an answer, concerning the soccer grant, will not be forthcoming
until July.
VII. ADJOURN
MEMORANDUM
To: Bob Stripling, City Manager
From: Jan Belcher, Assistant City Manager
Date: May 6, 1997
Subject: Park Projects Committee Recommendations
In order to ensure that major park projects stay on schedule it will be necessary to move
forward in forming citizen input committees. After a review of specific issues and concerns
relative to each park project I have compiled a list of constituent categories for your
consideration. With your approval I will proceed to make the appropriate contacts and
initiate the kick-off meeting for each committee. Below are the recommendations for target
individuals/groups that would be valuable in providing public opinion:
Park Committee Citizen Input Recommendations
Park Project Committee Representing
Recommendations
Pleasant Run Park One representative Cutter Ridge subdivision
Restrooms/
Concessions
John Kane, chair Colleyville Soccer Assoc.
One representative Jewel Estates subdiviison
One representative Adjacent homeowner
"lighting" complainants
Two representatives Parks Board
Sparger Park One representative Lakes of Sommerset
Restrooms homeowners' assoc.
One representative Tara subdivision
homeowners' assoc.
Two representatives Park Board
Nature Center
Restrooms One representative Mill Creek homeowners'
assoc.
One representative Mill Valley Road
Two representatives Park Board
Note: letters to all property
owners on Mill Wood Drive
and Mill Valley Drive re:
project status
Kimzey Park Master
Plan Four representatives Kimzey Park
neighborhoood
Two representatives Parks Board
Note: Letter to all adjacent
property owners re:
formation of committee
Bransford Park Master
Plan Dee Barker, chair and
members Historical Committee
Six representatives Adjacent property owners
Two representatives Parks Board
Master Trails Plan Two representatives Adjacent property owners
Two representatives Trail advocates
Two representatives Parks Board
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COLLEYVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
Chair Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday June 2, 1997 at the
Parks and Recreation Office, 5109 Bransford Road, Colleyville, Tegas.
ROLL CALL:
Members Chair Rich Hendler, Joe Noorlag, Ken Crooks, Laura Ann Travis, William Recker;
Absent: Dan Witte, Mike Billings
Staff: Betty McKean, Interim Assistant City Manager; Skip Keller, Parks and Recreation
Coordinator; Joy Tailford, Parks and Recreation Secretary
INTRODUCTION OF: Betty McKean, Interim Assistant City Manager
I. PARKLAND DEDICATION FUND BALANCE
Rich Hendler reported that the Parkland Dedication Committee voted unanimously to
recommend City Council use the Balance ($1,170.77) of the Parkland Dedication Fund
(account no. 012-1110), for plant material, to improve the appearance of the L. D. Lockett
House.
II. IDEAS ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION (Ron
Banks)
Ron explained the advantages of creating a Youth Sports Authority , an administrative service
organization that consolidates into one source a variety of youth sports programs and
activities with each sports league association activity maintaining it own accountability,
decision making, and budget. The organization is directed by a professional Youth Sports
Administrator.
III. DISCUSSION OF MASTER PLAN & CEDC PRIORITIES
Rich and the Board discussed,VOLUNTEERS CALL TO ACTION (attached sheet),
an opportunity to have public input and citizen involvement in the park planning process.
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Committees were formed for each of the following parks:
NATURE CENTER/SPARGER/PLEASANT RUN:
KIMSEY:
Ken Crooks, Laura Ann Travis, John Kane
David Dudziak, Joe Noorlag, Rich Hendler
BY2ANSFORD:
Dee Barker, Tanya Copple, Mike Billings
IV. UPDATE Olv THE NEW CITY PARK & INTERIM BALL FIELDS
Skip informed the Board that the New City Park plans were on schedule, as were the plans
for the 2 fields at the Church of Christ.
V. STAFF REPORTS
Skip advised the Advisory Board that Kathye McCall had resigned from her position as
Recreation Supervisor,
VI. ADJOURNMENT