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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
COLLEYVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 1996
Chairman Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday June 3, 1996. The
following members were present: Chairman Rich Hendler, Mike Billings, David Huff, Laura Ann
Travis, Dan Withe, and Bill Recker. Chuck Walton was absent. Staff members present: Skip
Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator; Joy Tailford, Parks and Recreation Secretary.
Special Guests: David Dudziak
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mike Billings made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 1996 meeting. Laura
Travis seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
II. THANK YOU TO SHARON CURRY
Chairman Rich Hendler presented Sharon Curry, outgoing Recreation Supervisor, a
plaque of appreciation.
III. KIMZEY PARK - PARKS MASTER PLAN PRIORITIES
David Dudziak presented the concerns of the residents of Ross Downs/ LONGWOOD
Estates neighborhood. (see the attached sheet)
The Advisory Board made the suggestion that there should be a design for the long term,
but that something could be done now that fits in that plan. A play ground and the planting
of trees were examples of what could be done now and not interfere with the long range
Parks Master Plan. As planning is most important the Board requested the Kimzey group
bring rough sketches of their ideas to the August meeting. Mike Billings thought the
developer would do the park.
5109 Bransford Road
P.O. Box 185
Colleyville, Texas 76034
656-PARK
Metro: (817) 498-4749
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IV. COOPERA TION WITH THE G.C.I.S.D.
Football: lighted practice fields
Baseball/Softball: game fields for 1997
There was a meeting of Mike Shelton, Rich Hendler and Mr. Groppel of the G.C.I.S.D.
Mr. Groppel gave his permission to light the football field at Colleyville Middle School,
this will give Pee Wee football a home. The G.C.I.S.D. will also allow the use offields at
Colleyville Elementary School (the area between the elementary and middle schools)
which will provide three (3) more fields for use by T-Ball and two (2) Pinto teams.
V. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF SPENDING VOLUNTARY PARK
FUNDS TO LIGHT FOOTBALL FIELDS AT COLLEYVILLE MIDDLE
SCHOOL
Mike Billings made a motion and it was seconded by Bill Recker that up to $58,000.00 of
the Voluntary Parks Fund be used to light the football fields at Colleyville Middle School.
The motion passed unanimously.
There will be a baseball/softball meeting 7:00 p.m. Sunday June 9th at the Wind mere
Estates Club House. Those requested to attend are: James Taylor, Dan Withe, Randy
Sommers, Lori Napier, Mike Billings, Bill Recker and Rich Hendler.
VI. CITY PARK UPDATE
Skip Keller informed the Board that Carter Burgess is working on the Grant.
VII. FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A PART OF OUR FUTURE LINEAR PARKS
INTO LANDSCAPED "WELCOME TO COLLEYVILLE" AREAS
(Cooperative efforts with Economic Development/Chamber of Commerce)
This item was tabled to a later date.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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Neighborhood Meeting Notes
May 31, 1996
General Discussions:
. Discussed the Master Plans for Colleyville parks briefly. We just received a copy that day.
. Reviewed the Park Districts "ideas" for Kimzey Park for use oCthe field for practice or possibly T-Ball Games. They
will be installing a clay infield with in the next several wecks.
Concerns al\(Jlssues for improvement and incs'cased usc of Kimzc)':
. How onen will gamcs or practices be held?
. Parking may be of some concern, however we realize it will be Iimiled to evenings and Saturdays.
. Will there be any portable rest rooms? The group does not want any. Are there any legal or municipal requirement
. Will there be any bleachers for parents and friends? There is no good location for bleachers. The field is below grade
level and a slope exists along both sides of the infield. Therefore the bleachers would have to be located along the
outfield lines. Parents currently bring lawn chairs to practices.
. There is Support for seating for players and an extension ofthe backstop (needed to protect the players).
. There is a concern for children playing along Melanie Lane. Is it possible to construct a natural barrier to limit their
ability to run across the street. I. E. Shmbs or a berm.
. Fix the fountain.
. Improvement in sealing for parents and friends in the playground adjacent to the ballfield.
Futnrc Develolllnent Idcas and Issues
Short-Mid Term:
. Planting of Trees and shrubs. Possible irrigation of greenery could be installed with community provided labor.
. Seating along the trail
. Improved Playground equipment
. Design of improvements to the park. The group would like to work with a city sponsored designer to develop a plan
for the park.
. Covered Seating area. I.e. small pavilion or a gazebo. Scaled to the size of the park. Communily provided labor
would be available for construction.
. If money is available for some small projects, how do we go about acquiring it?
Long Term:
. Designated use and design of the Creek area leading to LillIe Bear Creek.
. Dredging oCthe pond. Currently filling with silt from construction sites.
. Improvement of tlie edge of tlle pond. This would enhance the fishing and the aesthetics of the pond. llmay
preclude the need for a structure like a fishing pier.
. Fishing pier and gazebo.
. Connecting the Longwood side of the park with a bridge over the creek entry and the connection of the sidewalks to
Wilkes court and through the spillway.
. No permanent restroom facilities.
. No basketball or tennis facilities.
Both Short-Mid term and Long Term nceds should inclnde impute of the youth in the Ross Downs and Longwood Estates
neighborhoods.
Maintcnance Issucs
. Secure Electrical switch for the fountain
. Stabilize the creek bed. The concrete sluice has been eroded under and has partially collapsed.
ProJloscd Salcs Tax:
. There is strong approval for the tax, if the funds are used for Park District improvements and programs. More
information as to the use of the funtls is needed.
Neighbors:
Dave Cole
Myron & Donna Dolecki
Dean & Judy Wilson
Mike Heminger
Jim Hasenpflug
Chris Marsh
Dave Dudziak
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