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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-2/7/1994 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 1994 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Pat Horn called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, February 7, 1994. PRESENT: Pat Horn, Chuck Walton, Paul Vigiletti, Mike Billings, Yvonne Hatton, Rich Hendler, Ray Brockie, Steve Rahn; Skip Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator; Sharon Curry, Recreation Supervisor ABSENT: NONE SPECIAL GUESTS: Jack Robinette, World Cup Soccer; David Bagwell APPROV AL OF MINUTES: Rich Hendler made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Paul Vigiletti seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PRESENTATION: JACK ROBINETTE - WORLD CUP SOCCER Mr. Robinette made a presentation on the World Cup Soccer Games being held in Dallas in the summer of 1994, giving a history of the Games and economic impact along with other information on the Games. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESURFACING TENNIS COURTS The Board discussed the history of the court resurfacing. Alan Linford had been contacted for an update on GCISD participation and had not reported back at meeting time. Staff will report findings at a future meeting. Tabled for further study. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PARK LAND DEDICATION FUND Staff reported the Finance Department is researching the funds available through the Park Land Dedication Fund and will report to Board when research is complete. Tabled for further study. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF WNGWOOD PARK DEVEWPMENT The Board discussed various options for developing the park in the Longwood development including ways to make improvements without impacting future plans for the area or not affecting future grant opportunities. Staff will meet with residents to discuss options for developing the park area in the upper portion of Kimzey Park and report back at the next meeting. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERA TION OF AMENDING THE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING VOLUNTARY PARK FUND AND ITS USES Chuck Walton made a motion to leave the resolution as stated, emphasizing the Voluntary Park Fund not be utilized for maintenance. Ray Brockie seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Following the vote Board members discussed various options for establishing an account for non resident fees separate from the Voluntary Park Fund so those fees could be utilized for park maintenance projects to improve the facilities utilized by the association paying the fees. Board members will study further. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF 1994 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Members reviewed the Goals and Objectives as established at the work session; will review and commit to action at next meeting. UPDATE ON PARKS AND RECREATION PROJECTS Staff reported the Trout Fishing Day was a huge success. In spite of the weather approximately 500 participated throughout the day. Texas Parks and Wildlife officials were excited about the turnout and look forward to working with the city on future events. Yvonne Hatton reported she has been working with Steve Rahn and the sign committee on the interpretive and information signs for Colleyville Nature Center. There will be 20 interpretive signs and 4 information signs. They are investigating various materials to determine the most aesthetica1 yet vandal proof materials. She also reported students from Texas Wesleyan University will be conducting a study of the reptiles and amphibians in the Nature Center. Paul Vigiletti discussed the Concerts in the Park series and beginning plans for the upcoming season including a new location due to the construction of Kidsville. Steve Rahn made a motion to approve $4,000 from the Voluntary Park Fund to be utilized to fund the Concert in the Park series in the event grant funding is not available. Chuck Walton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, CHUCK WALTON MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:30 P.M. CHUCK WALTON SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE.