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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
Monday, May 14, 2001
7:00 p.m.
Vice Chairman Joe Noorlag called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. on Monday,
May 14, 2001 at the Parks and Recreation Office.
ROLL CALL:
Members: Councilman Mike Taylor, Karen Birkes,
Roger Nelson, Steve Magee, Chris Foy, Joe Noorlag,
and Chuck Thomas.
ABSENT:
Chairman Rich Hendler and Thomas Cicherski
STAFF:
Dianne McWethy, City Manager, Monica Sue Walsh,
Parks and Recreation Manager, Craig Dishman,
Recreation Supervisor and Barbara Werner,
Administrative Secretary.
1 . Call to Order
2. Approval of the April 2, 2001 Minutes
Steve Magee moved to approve the April 2, 2001 Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board Minutes, as amended, and Karen Birkes seconded the motion. The vote
was unanimous.
3. Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Donations from Northeast
Tarrant Tennis
Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager discussed the donations
from Northeast Tarrant Tennis.
5109 Bransford Road
P.O. Box 185
Colleyville, Texas 76034
656-PARK
Metro: (817) 498-4749
Fax: (817) 577-1986
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Steve Magee motioned that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approve
the donation from Northeast Tarrant Tennis. Chuck Thomas seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous.
4. Update of Colleyville Economic Development Corporation Capital
Improvement Program (CEDCCIP) Funding for Little Bear Creek Trail
Extension Grant Application.
Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager, discussed the grant
application for the Little Bear Creek Trail Extension connecting the Nature Center
to Sparger Park. The estimated total project cost is $1,804,423. The City's 20%
matching share of the proposed grant application is $360,885. There is
$393,000 already in the CEDCCIP budget. A resolution will go to City Council on
June 5th for this project.
Steve Magee motioned that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approve a
recommendation to the City Council to approve the grant process. Roger Nelson
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
5. Discussion and Consideration of Approval to use funds in the amount of
$231,622 to Serve as a Local Match for the Cottonbelt Trail, Phase III,
Grant Application.
Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager, discussed the grant
application for the Cottonbelt Trail Phase III. This section of trail will start at John
McCain Road and continue to Big Bear Creek with an estimated total projected
cost of $1,158,110. The City's 20% total matching is $231,622. Park Land
Dedication Committee members agreed to approve $185,297 of this 20%
matching. The staff requests the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
recommend that $46,325 be taken out of the Voluntary Park Land Fund to meet
the balance of the match.
Roger Nelson made a motion that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
approves the $46,325 to be taken out of the Voluntary Park Land Fund to meet
the balance of the 20% match. Chuck Thomas seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous.
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6. Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Reports
Craig Dishman, Recreation Supervisor provided an overview of the current and
proposed recreation programs and activities available to citizens of Colleyville
and surrounding areas.
7. Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports
Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager presented a status report on
current projects.
8. Other Informational Items
The Parks Board thanked Councilman Taylor for his tenure as City Council
liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Councilman Taylor thanked
the Parks Board and staff for their efforts.
Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager announced a seminar
sponsored by Keller PARD and presented by Leon Younger titled Management
Alternatives for Municipal Recreation Facilities would be held on June 9th from
9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. at the City of Euless Municipal Complex. This seminar is
designed for City Council, Parks and Recreation Board members and staff.
Chuck Thomas requested future discussions regarding funding of planned park
projects. After discussion, the Board requested that this item be placed on a
future agenda, following appointment of the City Council liaison.
9. Adjournment
Roger Nelson moved to adjourn at 7:56 p.m. and Karen Birkes seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted and approved:
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Barbara Werner, Administrative Secretary