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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
November 3, 1997
Chair Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Monday, November 3,
1997, at the Parks and Recreation Office, 5109 Bransford Road, Colleyville, Texas.
ROLL CALL:Members: Chair Rich Hendler, Mike Billings, Dan Witte
Joe Noorlag, Ken Crooks
Absent:
Laura Ann Travis, Tanya Copple, William Recker
GCISD
Liaison:
Alan Linford
Staff:
Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager, Skip
Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, and
Cynthia Singleton, Office Assistant
I. City Park Construction, Phase I - Update
Dianne McWethy reported that Phase I is on schedule and within budget.
II. City Park Bids, Phase II - Update
Staff recommendations for deducts were accepted by the Board. The bid will be
presented to City Council on November 18, 1997, for approval, contingent upon
Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant approval.
III. Report on Master Plan for McPherson Dairy Site
Representatives of the Board and staff attended the Public Hearing, October 23, 1997
at the McPherson Dairy site. The consensus for the development of the land is
preserve history, develop predominantly passive use, and retain the agricultural
setting of the site.
Staff will pursue available grants for the development of the site.
IV. Status of Citywide Trail Master Plan
Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager reported that City Council approved and
agreement with Carter-Burgess, in conjunction with Bowman-Melton, to develop the
Citywide Trail Master Plan.
Rich Hendler, Mike Billings, and Ken Crooks agreed to serve on the committee as
representative of the Parks Board. A meeting was tentatively scheduled for
November 19th with Carter-Burgess to review the scope of work and prepare for a
public hearing.
V. Report on American Eagles Soccer Club on Land Purchase
This item was deferred due to non-attendance by the American Eagles'
representative.
VI. Citizen Comments/Presentations regarding items not on the agenda
VII. Staff Reports
Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager reported that, upon receipt, the survey data
for Pleasant Run Park, Kimzey Park and Sparger Park will be forwarded to Carter-
Burgess. The information will allow Carter-Burgess to proceed with the Master Plan
design for these projects.
Staff continues to research a vehicle to assist the City to accept donations of land
for grant consideration.
Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager, will provide a status report of park
projects at the December Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting.