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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
August 11, 1997
Chair Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m., on Monday,
August 11, 1997, at the Parks and Recreation Office, 5109 Bransford Road,
Colleyville, Texas.
ROLL CALL:Members: Chair Rich Hendler, Laura Ann Travis, William
Recker, Mike Billings, Ken Crooks, School Board Liaison, Alan
Linford.
Absent: Joe Noorlag, Tanya Copple, Dan Witte
Staff: Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager, Ron Banks,
Interim Recreation Supervisor
I. Introduction of Dianne McWethy
Chair Hendler and the board members welcomed Dianne McWethy,
Assistant City Manager.
II. Update on Master Plan Process for Kimzey Park
Dave Dudziak, Chair of the Citizen Advisory Committee for Kimzey Park,
presented and reviewed the report of the committee's overview and
recommendations for the development of Kimzey Park. This information
was forwarded to Carter and Burgess on August 4, 1997. The Board also
discussed the status of the Bransford Land Trust. The committee,
representatives of Carter and Burgess and staff will conduct a walk-
through of Kimzey Park on August 23, 1997. The committee will continue
to keep the Parks and Recreation Board apprised of the status of this
project.
III. Update on Master Plan Process for Pleasant Run Soccer Field
Restrooms and Concession and Restrooms for Sparger and Nature
Center
Ken Crooks, Co-Chair of the Citizen Advisory Committee for Pleasant Run,
reviewed preliminary sketches as presented by Carter and Burgess on
August 6, 1997, for the design and construction of the restroom and
concession facility. This information was presented to the Colleyville
Soccer Association. The committee has requested that Carter and Burgess
provide preliminary cost construction estimates for Phase I, inclusive of
the 144 square foot storage area for the concession, and Phase II, which is
the construction of the complete restroom/concession facility. Discussions
were also held concerning the Soccer Association's original plans and
designs. The committee will continue to keep the Parks Board apprised of
the status of this project.
The Board was also presented a schematic design of a restroom facility for
Sparger Park. Ken Crooks also provided additional recommendations for
consideration by Carter and Burgess.
IV. Update on City Park Construction
Chair Hendler reiterated the importance of communication concerning the
City Park construction projected completion dates and the status of the
ball fields. Discussions were held concerning the progress of the interim
fields on G-CISD property. The Board requested an update at the next
regular meeting.
V. Recreation Report on Athletic Summer Camps
Ron Banks, Interim Recreation Supervisor, reviewed a summary report for
the Athletic Summer Camps, which included the types of camps, location,
instructor(s) and number of participants. (See attachment).
VI. Citizen Comments/Presentations Regarding Items Not On the
Agenda
Chair Hendler reviewed a memorandum prepared by Doug Henderson,
Community Development Manager, regarding the status of the Cotton belt
Trail.
Chair Hendler distributed and discussed the Colleyville Chamber of
Commerce Roundtable meeting scheduled on Tuesday, August 19, at 5:00
p.m.
The Board requested an update at the next regular meeting concerning the
entrance markers for the City.
VII. Staff Reports
There were no staff reports presented.
VIII. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.