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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
Monday, September 10, 2001
6:00 p.m.
Chairman Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. on Monday,
September 10, 2001 at the Parks and Recreation Office.
ROLL CALL:
Members: Councilwoman Ginny Tigue, Bill Lindley,
City Manager, Karen Birkes, Chris Foy, Rich Hendler,
Roger Nelson, Chuck Thomas.
ABSENT:
Joe Noorlag, Steven Magee and Thomas Cicherski
STAFF:
Dianne McWethy, Deputy City Manager, Monica Sue
Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager, and Craig
Dishman, Recreation Supervisor
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the August 6, 2001 Minutes
Chuck Thomas moved to approve the August 6, 2001 Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board Minutes and Karen Birkes seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous.
3. Rich Hendler made the announcement that Steven Magee had submitted
his resignation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board effective
immediately.
4. Discussion and consideration of Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein
Landscape Architecture proposal for ADA accessibility at city parks and
facilities.
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After review and discussion of Karl Bieberstein's proposal for ADA accessibility at
city parks and facilities, Roger Nelson moved and Chuck Thomas seconded the
motion that the board recommend approval of Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein
Landscape Architecture proposal for ADA accessibility at city parks and facilities.
The vote was unanimous.
5. Discussion and consideration of proposed donations from Colleyville
Chamber Leadership Class.
Colleyville Chamber Leadership Colleyville Class 2000-2001 had an Adopt a Fish
fundraiser. Funds were raised to stock one of Colleyville's park sites. It was
determined Kimzey Park would be the best site for the project. There will be
catfish, blue gill and bass stocked in the pond.
Chris Foy motioned that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approve the
donation from Colleyville Chamber Leadership Class. Karen Birkes seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous.
6. Discussion and consideration of Historical City Marker for the memorial for
the Colleyville Civil War Veterans
In September 2000, the City Council approved the City of Colleyville Local
Historical Marker Program. Historical Preservation Committee member, Mike
Patterson submitted material for the Memorial for the Colleyville Civil War
Veterans marker. The Historical Preservation Committee unanimously
recommended this to City Council. Mike Patterson met with staff about the
location of the marker at Sparger Park.
After a discussion by the board, it was decided the wording should be changed to
read "In memory of the dedicated men of this community who fought and died
1861-1865, and of the civil war veterans, both north and south, who later made
Colleyville their home"
Roger Nelson motioned that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
recommend approval of this request as amended. Chuck Thomas seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous.
7. Prioritizing Parks and Recreation projects
After discussions of all Park Projects the board ranked the priorities in order with
number one being the highest.
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PLEASANT RUN PARK 1
BRANSFORD PARK PHASE 2 2
COTTONBEL T TRAIL PHASE 3 3
LITTLE BEAR CREEK 4
MCPHERSON PHASE 1 5
RECREATION CENTER 6
PARKLAND PURCHASE 7
MCPHERSON PHASE 2 8
BRANSFORD PARK PHASE 1 9
MCPHERSON PHASE 3 10
8. 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.
9. Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Reports
Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager presented a status report on
current projects.
10. Adjournment
Roger Nelson moved to adjourn at 9:20 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