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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-1/10/2022 City of Colleyville Page 1 City of Colleyville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board MINUTES City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817.503.1000 www.colleyville.com Monday, January 10, 2022 6:00 p.m. Colleyville Center 5301 Riverwalk Drive 1. CALL TO ORDER City Secretary Christine Loven called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. and called the roll: Present: Members Dustan Goodell, Amy Ackermann, James Linn, and Eric Presson. Vice Chair Cliff LeBlanc arrived at 6:15 p.m. Absent: Members John Hillebrand and Dan Witte. Also Present: Councilmember Callie Rigney, Councilmember Kathy Wheat, Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo, and City Secretary Christine Loven. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2a November 8, 2021 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes A motion was made to approve the minutes of November 8, 2021, by Eric Presson, seconded by Amy Ackerman, and passed unanimously. 3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 3a Discussion and recommendation of a new City Park amenity Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo provided a review of the site where the new amenity will be placed. On March 4, 2019, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended the Parks House be removed. The City Council approved the Board’s recommendation at the March 19, 2019, City Council Meeting and the Parks House was removed in October 2021. The City Council is seeking a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for possible amenities on this 25,500 square foot site as it is a prime location, close in proximity to the playground, tennis courts, pavilion, and restrooms with eight parking spaces and mature trees. Director Escobedo provided a spreadsheet of the 2018 Parks Master Plan projects which denoted ongoing, completed, and prioritized projects. She noted some of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board MINUTES January 10, 2022 City of Colleyville Page 2 the amenities which could be considered, which are included in the Master Plan are a splash pad, dog park, and/or outdoor fitness stations. Member Goodell asked if there was a nearby dog park. Director Escobedo replied she is aware of a dog park in North Richland Hills and Grapevine. She stated usually dog parks are configured to accommodate large and small dogs with separation. There was discussion regarding the use and maintenance of fitness equipment, as well as liability/replacement insurance costs for outdoor fitness equipment. The Board discussed the possibilities of a splash pad. Vice Chair LeBlanc asked Director Escobedo for a comparison of the site size for the McPherson Park splash pad. Director Escobedo stated the McPherson Park site is approximately 1,300 square feet. Director Escobedo explained the maintenance schedules, mechanical, and safety operations of the splash pad. The Board deliberated on each of the three amenities discussed. Vice Chair LeBlanc made a motion to recommend City Council consider a splash pad be added to City Park at the former Park House location, seconded by Member Linn, and passed unanimously. Director Escobedo will bring forth the recommendation to the City Council at a future meeting. Vice Chair LeBlanc asked Director Escobedo if it was possible to bring Erika Strickney, from Keep Colleyville Beautiful (KCB) back to the Board to discuss the Board working on projects in conjunction with KCB. Director Escobedo stated she would contact Erika. Member Presson stated he is participating with KCB and would like the Board to be involved with them. Member Ackerman stated she would like to be on an email list regarding Board/KCB activities and would like to involve youth in the activities. City Secretary Loven cautioned the Board regarding keeping the activities of the Board separate from those of KCB, noting the City Council had at one time made appointments to the KCB, but there was very little work performed by KCB and the Board and the responsibilities fell to staff. Now, maintenance is conducted by the parks staff under the direction of Director Escobedo. Director Escobedo stated she would attempt to contact Erica and ask if she would like to attend the next meeting of the Board. Vice Chair LeBlanc asked Director Escobedo why the restroom at Kimzey Park has not been constructed. Director Escobedo stated the HOA advised staff and City Council they do not want a restroom at this park. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board MINUTES January 10, 2022 City of Colleyville Page 3 There was discussion regarding asking City Council to move forward with the restroom as the park is City owned. Director Escobedo stated she will attempt another discussion with the HOA, but feels as long as there is objection to the facility by the surrounding home owners, the project will not move up in priority or funding by the City Council. 4. REPORTS 4a Parks and Recreation Director Report This item was presented following the approval of minutes to provide an opportunity for Vice Chair Cliff LeBlanc to arrive before discussion of 3a. Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo noted Joyceinne Williams has retired and this is why she is not present. She then reviewed the written report which was provided to the Board and recorded in the agenda packet. Member Goodall noted he was at City Park and had the opportunity to watch the players and instructor on the Pickle Ball Courts. He stated the courts look very good and the instructor was great. 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned without objection at 7:00 p.m. APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, ON THIS THE 4TH DAY OF APRIL 2022 Minutes taken and prepared by: Christine Loven, TRMC City Secretary