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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-7/10/1995 J~RMrr PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES JULY 10,1995 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, July 10,1995. Members Present: Rich Hendler, Ray Ramsey, Yvonne Hatton, Chuck Walton, Rob Benefield, John Grace, City Council Liaison; Jan Belcher, Assistant City Manager, Skip Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator; Sharon Curry, Recreation Supervisor Members Absent: Gail Madden, Paul Vigiletti, Tom Schlich 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 5,1995 MEETING Board members discussed changes to the June minutes indicating item #4 should be amended to reflect Yvonne Hatton will discuss an update on the Friends of Colleyville Parks and Paul Vigiletti will provide an update on the stage under the Arts section of the presentations to City Council at their upcoming joint meeting. Yvonne Hatton made a motion to approve the Minutes as amended. Ray Ramsey seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 3. INTRODUCTION OF JOHN GRACE, MAYOR PRO TEM, NEW LIAISON FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE PARK BOARD Chairman Rich Hendler introduced Mayor Pro-Tern John Grace to Board members. Mr. Grace will be the City Council liaison to the Park Board. Mr. Grace's goals are to work closely with the Board and Council to institute a closer relationship between the two groups, to act as a voice on the Council for the Board and to keep Board members updated on what the Council wants. He encouraged the Board to review the department's budget and to represent the Board's views at the City Council's budget work session. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. DISCUSSION OF PARK BOARD 1995 GOALS AND PLANS Board members discussed development of City Park as a priority. Jan Belcher reported the 10 acre park annex cannot be used as a match for a grant due to the improvements and changes that have been made, however, bond money (when sold) can be used as City's match. Board members Minutes of July 10, 1995 Page 2 expressed concerns about missing the opportunity to sell the park bonds, depending on the fire station situation. Board members discussed acquisition of land. Staff reported all zoning requests and plats are reviewed for compliance with the 1990 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The purpose of the plan is to spell out long range needs. The 1990 parks system contained almost 46 acres. The plan identified the need to increase park acres by 100+ acres at build out and the park acreage is now at 146 acres. The Master Plan update process will establish new priorities. The intention of the Voluntary Park Fund and Park Land Dedication Fund are to purchase land that cannot be obtained through the development process. The Board asked the City to review the park land dedication fee structure, and is looking to increase that fee in order to build the amount of money available to purchase land or use as matching grant money. Rich Hendler requested Board members prepare a one or two paragraph written summary of their presentation to the City Council for the September meeting. He reported he is working to build a relationship with the school board and they have appointed Tommy Taylor to be a liaison to the Park Board. B. DISCUSSION OF RULES FOR COLLEYVILLE NATURE CENTER Yvonne Hatton presented a draft of rules for a sign to be posted at the trail entrance. Board members reviewed the proposal. Yvonne Hatton made a motion to request the City Council approve an expenditure not to exceed $500 from the Voluntary Park Fund for the purpose of erecting the approved regulatory sign at the trail entrance of the Nature Center. Chuck Walton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. C. YOUTH SPORTS COUNCIL UPDATE Minutes from the meeting with sports association representatives were presented to the Board. The sports association members discussed forming a super structure with representatives from all associations. Field use agreements and scheduling are in the process of being worked out. Future sports council meetings are being planned on a bi-annual basis, in the summer and 'winter to discuss needs for the upcoming fall and spring seasons. Minutes of July 10, 1995 Page 3 5. REPORTS FROM STAFF A. CONCERTS IN THE PARK Staff reported the concert series is extremely popular this season, with 350-400 attending the last concert on Father's Day. The next concert is scheduled for Sunday, July 16 and all Board members were invited to attend. B. PARKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE Staff reported the initial meetings with Schrickel/Rollins have concluded. A public hearing has been scheduled for 6:30 PM on August 7, during the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. Staff is in the process of preparing an agenda and issuing press releases. A parks hot-line will be set up to give citizens an opportunity to have input into the master plan process. C. CITY PARK CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Staff reported that the City Park Master Plan needs to be updated prior to the bonds being sold. The information gathered in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update can be used to update the City Park Master Plan. Staff is seeking requests for proposals to update the City Park Master Plan. 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizens present. 7. ADJOURNMENT Chuck Walton made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Rob Benefield seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.