HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-1/4/1999
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
January 4, 1999
Chair Bill Recker called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. on Monday,
January 4, 1999, at the Parks and Recreation office.
ROLL CALL:
Members: Chair Bill Recker, Rich
Hendler, Joe Noorlag, Laura Ann
Travis, Ken Crooks, Mike Billings,
Dan Witte, and Vince Rosen.
Absent:
Alan Linford, G-CISD Liaison
Staff:
Dianne McWethy, Assistant City
Manager, Cynthia Singleton, Office
Assistant
Guests:
Bud Melton, Bowman and Melton
Associates, Inc. and Larry O'Flinn,
Carter and Burgess, Inc.
I. Introduction of Vince Rosen, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Member, Place 3
Bill Recker introduced new Park Board member Vince Rosen.
II. Approval of November 30, 1998, Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board Minutes.
Ken Crooks moved and Mike Billings seconded the motion to accept the
November 30, 1998 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes.
III. Discussion and Consideration of Approval to Use Voluntary Park
Fund Monies to Secure Professional Services for a Grant Application
for Priority #1 of Colleyville Pathways Citywide Trail System Plan.
Mike Billings made a motion to use Voluntary Park Fund monies, not to
exceed $13,840.00, to secure the Professional Services of Bowman and
Melton Associates, Inc. for a grant application for Priority #1 of the
"Colleyville Pathways: Citywide Trail System" plan. Rich Hendler seconded
and the motion was passed unanimously.
IV. Discussion and Consideration of Park Issues Related to Zoning
Case, Z-98-042, Zoning Change from AG to PUD-MXD, for Mixed
Residential and Commercial uses, 24.07 Acres
After discussion, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended
that City Council consider the following:
1. Access to City Park from Highway 26 be consistent with the Trails
System.
2. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board work with the developer to
landscape the perimeter abutting City Park.
3. Two pedestrian walkways be constructed for access to City Park.
4. Forest Oak Lane dead end at City Park.
5. No automobile access to City Park.
6. Encourage the use of open space throughout the development.
V. Discussion and Consideration of Request for Proposal (RFP) for
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Dianne McWethy reviewed the scope of timing of the proposal for the Parks
and Recreation Master Plan. Joe Noorlag motioned to proceed with the
Request for Proposal and Dan Witte seconded and the motion passed
unani mously.
VI. Update of Parks Projects
a. Pleasant Run and Sparger Park Restroom Project
Construction is scheduled to begin on January 11, 1999, with a
projected completion date of April 6, 1999.
b. Request for Bid for Shade Structures
Staff is preparing the bid specifications for shade structures with
plans for installation prior to the Spring season.
c. Bransford Park Master Plan
The committee plans to visit other park sites to assist with the
development of the Master Plan.
d. Sponsorship and Donation Policies Committee
The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 6, 1999. Staff will
provide additional information and City Council comments.
VII. Citizen Comments/Presentations Regarding Items Not on the Agenda
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed and approved the
regular meeting schedule for FY99.
VIII. Staff Reports