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Home My WebLink AboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Agenda Packets-7/9/2012C.t~ ~ ~F ~- COLLEY'~JILLE rr.x,a~ City of Colleyville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Agenda City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817. 503.1000 www.colleyville.com Monday, July 9, 2012 Colleyville Public Library 6:00 p.m. 110 Main Street 2na Floor Meeting Room 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 2, 2012 3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 3a Recreation, Athletics, Tennis, and Seniors' Reports 3b Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Report 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 5. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify this agenda was posted on City Hall bulletin boards July 5, 2012 by 5:00 p.m. Kathy Moore, Administrative Assistant Any matter on this agenda may, at the discretion of the governing body, be opened for public comment and discussion. If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special accommodations, please advise the Administrative Assistant at least 48 hours in advance at 817.503.1180, and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Monday, April z, z01z 6:00 p.m. Suzanne Hughes called the meeting to order at 6:OZ p.m. on Monday, April z, z01z, at the City Hall - Executive Conference Room. ROLL CALL: Suzanne Hughes, Debby Abitz, Ken Llewellyn, Charles Bethards, Tevon Taylor, Thomas Parker, Kathryn Wheat, and Brett Oliver ABSENT: None STAFF: Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, Terry Leake, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer, and Kathy Moore, Administrative Assistant 1. Call to Order z. Approval of the February 6, z01z Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes. Charles Bethards made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Brett Oliver seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 3. Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Reports. Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, gave an update on the athletic programs for January through March. She announced that Sissy White left the City in early March, but would be contracting with us to help close out the volleyball season; additionally, she informed the Board that she would be retiring at the end of April. 4. Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Report Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a status report on current projects. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board April z, z01z Page 2 of 3 She informed the Board that Pleasant Run Trail is underway, with the design and R.O.W. acquisition. Construction is scheduled for z013. Colleyville's portion of the Cotton Belt Trail Phase II is now open. The ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for April 19 at 4:30 pm. 5. Citizen Comments/Presentations Regarding Items not on the Agenda The Committee agreed that due to the July 4t" holiday, they would move their next scheduled meeting to Monday, July 9, z01z at 6:00 pm. 6. Adjournment Brett Oliver moved to adjourn at 6:z3 p.m. Kathryn Wheat seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Respectfully submitted and approved: Kathy E. Moore Kathy E. Moore, Administrative Assistant G t T Y ~ F ~ CC}LLEYVILLE 1' F `{ A S City of Colleyville Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Agenda Briefing City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 www.colleyville.com Agenda Number Agenda Date 07/09/2012 Number 3a Type Regular Agenda Items Department Parks and Recreation Title Recreation, Athletics, Tennis, and Seniors' Reports Explanation Recreation • The Candy-Free Hoppin' Good Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, March 31. This was a free event that offered activities for the entire family to enjoy, while promoting a healthy alternative to a traditional egg hunt. • The Texas Junior Anglers free fishing event was held at the Colleyville Nature Center on Saturday, April 28, with 120 participants throughout the day. Prizes were awarded in several categories. • To get ready for National Parks and Recreation Month, two free events were hosted to spotlight area parks. The Popsicles in the Park event was held at City Park-Kidsville, on June 14 where staff handed out over fifty popsicles along with information on summer recreation programs. Races and Relays was held at Sparger Park on June 19 with twenty participants. After each event, participants were encouraged to head over to the Library for additional free summer entertainment with the Summer Reading Club. • The Summer 2012 online brochure was available to residents on April 20. Summer 2012 classes started June 4 and will run through the end of August. Athletics • Colleyville Baseball, Colleyville Girls Softball, Colleyville Lacrosse, and Colleyville Soccer Associations finished with another successful season. • The Spring Volleyball season had 113 participants; with 6 teams in Division I, and 6 teams in Division II. • Girls on the Run had another successful Spring season with 1 team of 13 participants. • Legends Sports Youth Baseball Tournament Series was held at City Park in June; $10,365.48 in rental revenues were received. • The Grapevine Southlake Soccer Association held their Soccer Fest Tournament in May; Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Agenda Briefing $2,100 in rental revenues were received. • In June, the City offered several athletic camps which included Challenger British Soccer, All Star Sports and Games, Beginner Golf, Fort Worth Cats All-Skills, and Lacrosse Club. There were a total of 144 participants in the June athletic summer camps offered. Tennis • Kelly Langdon, Director of Tennis, held a Mid-Cities Tournament on March 31, with 113 participants; Colleyville had the highest number of participants for the spring Mid-Cities Tournament circuit. • 45 youth and adult tennis classes were offered April through June with 78 participants and 72 private lessons. Senior Center • AARP Tax Help was offered February through April, with 145 tax returns prepared. • The summer Senior Experience newsletter was mailed to 591 seniors in April. • In May 2012, the Senior Center received a grant from the Colleyville Woman's Club in the amount of $3,999. A light commercial grade treadmill for the fitness room will be purchased with the grant funds to replace the residential grade treadmill that was donated when the Senior Center opened in 2006. • The Metroport Meals on Wheels program had 336 participants during the months of April through June. • The Senior Center offers a free Lunch and Learn activity each month with 94 participants for April through June. Attachments G t T Y ~ F ~ CC}LLEYVILLE 1' F `{ A S City of Colleyville Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Agenda Briefing City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 www.colleyville.com Agenda Number Agenda Date 07/09/2012 Number 3b Type Regular Agenda Items Department Parks and Recreation Title Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Report Explanation McPherson Park Splashpad Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) lifted the outdoor water restrictions on May 4, 2012 enabling the Splashpad at McPherson Park to open as scheduled on Memorial Day weekend. The Splashpad operating hours are 10:00 am to 8:00 pm through Labor Day. Parks and Recreation CIP Projects • Pleasant Run Trail (Bogart Drive to Mission Lane) - under design by Schrickel, Rollins and Associates City Council Items April 11, 2012 Announcements, Proclamations and Presentations Proclamation in recognition of Keep America Beautiful, Keep Colleyville Beautiful, Great American Cleanup and Arbor Day in Colleyville - Icie Berkman, Chairman, Colleyville Spring Clean Sweep, Keep Colleyville Beautiful; Monica Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director June 5, 2012 Announcements, Proclamations and Presentations Recognition of employees' years of service • Chris Rudd-Park Ranger - 1 Year • Randy Scheidegger-Parks Maintenance Worker - 1 Year • Karl Snowden-Parks Maintenance Worker - 1 Year Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Agenda Briefing June 19, 2012 Reports Joint Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Colleyville Trails and Sidewalks Committee Minutes - October 3, 2011 Attachments