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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-9/8/1997 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES September 8, 1997 Chair Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 1997, at the Parks and Recreation Office, 5109 Bransford Road, Colleyville, Texas. ROLL CALL:Members: Chair Rich Hendler, Laura Ann Travis, Tanya Copple, Mike Billings, William Recker, Joe Noorlag, Ken Crooks, Dan Witte Staff: Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager, Jim Foster, Public Services Director and Casey Sledge, Project Engineer Guests: Ginny Tigue I. Discussion of City Park Grant and Parks Project Dianne McWethy provided an update concerning the grant for City Park. On August 28, 1997, the City received a $500,000 grant for the construction of City Park. II. Update on City Park Project Casey Sledge, Project Engineer, provided the Board with an update for the construction of City Park. He reported that Phase I is on schedule. Upon completion of Phase I, approximately $3.5 million will be available for Phase II. The bids for Phase II will be opened on October 10, 1997 at City Hall. After discussions concerning City Park construction costs, for Phase II, exceeding available funds, the Parks and Recreation Board expressed a desire to prioritize immediate needs and provide a recommendation to the City Council for consideration. The Board will meet after the bid opening for Phase II. On the basis that the City received the $500,000 grant, Chair Hendler discussed that these funds could possibly be used for Phase II construction. General discussion indicated a tentative completion date of Phase II as Spring 1998. Jim Foster, Public Services Director, and Casey Sledge, Project Engineer, were invited to the October 13th, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. Chair Hendler stressed the importance of communication concerning the City Park construction projected completion date of roughly April 1998 and that the ballfields will not be ready for play until at least Spring 1999. As requested, Jim Foster explained the loss of the trees due to the construction. III. Update on "Gateway" Entrance Markers Project Jim Foster, Public Services Director, provided an overview of the "Gateway" Entrance Markers. The requests for bids are scheduled for October, with anticipated project completion in the spring. Ms. Ginny Tigue, was also present to provide additional information concerning the "Gateway" project. IV. Report on Status of McPherson Dairy Site Mr. Foster stated that the McPherson Dairy site would be a multi-use site to include an elevated storage tank, fire station and park. Kimley-Horn has been selected to develop the Master Plan for this site. As requested, Rich Hendler, Ken Crooks and Bill Recker agreed to serve on the Citizen's Committee for the development of the McPherson Dairy site. A public meeting will be scheduled in October to secure public input for this site. V. Construction of Restroom/Concession Facility At Nature Center Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager, reviewed correspondence received from Mill Creek homeowners stating their opposition to the construction of a restroom facility at the Nature Center. Ken Crooks moved and Laura Travis seconded that the funds for the Nature Center restrooms be reallocated to the concession/restroom facilities at the Pleasant Run Park. The Board voted to recommend that the funds be reallocated to the Pleasant Run Soccer complex. The motion carried with Dan Witte abstaining. VI. Other Business None VII. Citizens Comments/Presentations Regarding Items Not On The Agenda None. VIII. Staff Reports IX. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.