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City of Colleyville
Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board
MINUTES
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817.503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Monday, March 1, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Colleyville Senior Center
2512 Glade Road
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Rich Hendler called the meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
to order on March 1, 2021 at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Virtually: Chair Rich Hendler, Vice Chair Cliff LeBlanc, Board
Members: Dustan Goodell, John Hillebrand, James Linn, Eric Presson, and Dan
Witte.
Also Present Virtually: Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery, Parks and
Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo, Councilmember Liaisons Kathy Wheat and
Callie Rigney, and Administrative Secretary Joyceinne Williams.
Absent Board Members: Justin Fairless
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Witte moved to approve the January 4, 2021 minutes. Member Goodell
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
3.REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a CIP Park Project Update
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo reviewed the status of CIP projects:
Pickle Ball Courts – to begin in late March, delayed start due to geotechnical
survey, anticipate May completion
Pleasant Run Practice Field restroom – engineering design
Relocation of statue and setting of new statue at the police department –
complete
Interpretive signage at the Nature Center and McPherson Park – complete
Pond in front of the Justice Center - is newly acquired and improvements will
begin in early spring
Renovation of Parks Maintenance building – Fire Department and Public Works
are renovating both buildings – estimated finish is late April
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Regarding the statue at the police department, Vice Chair LeBlanc asked if the
pillar is going to be finished. Director Escobedo stated the police department is
having a new plaque made which will be installed where the previous plaque was
located.
3b Pedestrian transportation recap
Manager Adrienne Lothery provided a review of the recommendations of the
Pedestrian Transportation Ad Hoc Committee, for the benefit of new Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board members, as three members of the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board served the committee. Manager Lothery noted these
recommendations were brought before the City Council in 2019 and the
Committee work was finished at that time. She provided definitions of trails and
sidewalks, explained project types, scheduling, budgets, categories, status, and
anticipated projects and timelines. She also noted the City would submit a list of
projects for consideration by Tarrant County as they move forward with
preparations for a bond election.
There was general discussion regarding TIF, projects, and accomplishments.
Members Hillebrand and Goodell thanked the City Council, Director Escobedo, and
Manager Lothery for the updates.
3c Update on the SH26 beautification project
Manager Adrienne Lothery provided an overview of the SH26 beautification. She
advised the efforts are leading to economic development, an increase in restaurant
interest, and business opportunities. There was discussion of the timelines, tower
heights/signage, and vision and design for the northern gateway.
3d Winter storm update
Director Escobedo reported the City opened a warming center at the library the
entire week of the storm. She stated there was positive feedback from citizens and
many citizens used the center and were appreciative of the efforts. Director
Escobedo and Manager Lothery answered questions regarding damage to City
facilities.
Chair Hendler and members of the Board expressed appreciation to the City
Council and staff for the efforts.
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4.REPORTS
4a Parks and Recreation operations report
Director Escobedo provided a written report of the Parks and Recreation operations
and reviewed the report, which also included scheduled Parks and Recreation
events, and projects.
There was general discussion of the youth sports association responsibilities
regarding fields and lights.
Chairman Hendler thanked everyone and noted if members have items they would
like discussed, to contact him or Vice Chair LeBlanc.
5.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board the meeting was adjourned at
7:16 p.m.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF ___ AYES, ___ NAYS, ON THIS THE 3RD DAY OF MAY
2021.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Joyceinne Williams
Joyceinne Williams
Administrative Secretary