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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-5/2/1994 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 2, 1994 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Pat Horn cal1ed the meeting to order at 6:40 p. m. on Monday, May 2, 1994. PRESENT: Pat Horn, Mike Bil1ings, Steve Rahn, Ray Brockie, Rich Hendler, Chuck Walton, Skip Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Sharon Curry, Recreation Supervisor ABSENT: Yvonne Hatton APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Steve Rahn made a motion to approve the minutes of March 7, 1994 as presented. Ray Brockie seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PRESENT A TION ROLE OF THE PARK BOARD No presentation was made at this meeting. OLD BUSINESS 1. Youth Sports Summit Meeting Board members discussed the upcoming Youth Sports Summit meeting. The emphasis of the meeting will be on reducing scheduling conflicts between associations. Staff will pole each association and establish a date for the meeting. NO ACTION TAKEN. 2. Report on Longwood/Kirnzey Park Meeting: Steve Rahn reported on the meeting with homeowners to address preliminary plans for improvements to Kimzey Park. The committee has submitted a "wish list" of items they would like to see in the park. Steve will meet with residents to prioritized the list and report back at the June meeting. NO ACTION TAKEN. 3. Update on Voluntary Park Fund and Park Land Dedication Fund Board members discussed the Park Land Dedication Fund report submitted by staff. Several questions need to be addressed concerning what funds are deposited in the account, when they are payable, etc. Members requested the Finance Director be invited to the next meting to address their questions. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of May 2, 1994 Page 2... 4. Park Board Committee Reports Paul Vigiletti reported the Concerts Under the Trees dates have been set and he is working on securing the bands. Dates have been set for the second and fourth Sundays in June at 7:30 P.M. He has met with Skip and a new location north of Kidsville has been established. NEW BUSINESS 1. Recommendation for appointment of two members to the Park Land Dedication Committee Members discussed the various functions of the committee. CHUCK W ALTON MADE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND MIKE BILLINGS AND RICH HENDLER BE APPOINTED TO THE PARK LAND DEDICATION COMMITTEE. STEVE RAHN SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 2. Tree City USA Skip Kel1er reported the City Council is interested in Col1eyvil1e becoming a Tree City USA City and has requested the Park Board also serve as the Tree Committee. he reported there is a large amount of money involved with a dol1ar amount per capita required to be spent on trees along with a tree ordinance required. After discussion by Board members, Rich Hendler stated he is in favor of it if the City Council will fund it. Board members requested Steve McKain and Joe Moore be invited to the June meeting to provide additional information. NO ACTION TAKEN 3. BOND INFORMATION/HALF CENT SALES TAX ELECTION Skip Kel1er reported neither is in the five year plan at the present time. Board members stated that it is not acceptable not to be included in the 94-99 five year plan. After much discussion, the Board would like to schedule a work session with the City Council to discuss these and other issues. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of May 2, 1994 Page 3... 4. FOOTBRIDGE AT SPARGER PARK Skip Ketler presented a petition submitted by the Lakes of Somerset Homeowners and signed by 54 families. These families are concerned about safety in the area and are soliciting support for a pedestrian bridge and closure of the auto bridge to pedestrian traffic. After much discussion, RICH HENDLER MADE A MOTTON THAT THE MATTER OF THE SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS CROSSING ON THE AUTO BRIDGE AT SPARGER PARK BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD BE TURNED OVER TO THE CITY ENGINEER FOR FURTHER STUDY AND HIS RECOMMENDATIONS. STEVE RAHN SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRTED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5. DOGS AT KIDSVILLE Board members discussed the problem of dogs in Kidsville as safety and sanitary concerns. STEVE RAHN MADE A MOTION TO ERECT AN APPROPRIATE SIGN REQUESTING PEOPLE KEEP DOGS AND OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMAL OUT OF KIDSVILLE. CHUCK WALTON SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRTED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 6. REPORT ON SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS Sharon Curry reported the summer programs have been scheduled and advertising has been prepared and would be distributed the first week in Mayas a door hanger along with the Chamber Directory and other city information. 7. REPORT ON NATURE CENTER PROGRAMS Sharon Curry reported the Nature Center programs have been extremely successful with programs scheduled at least once a week, with several scheduled during some week. s She reported the City is meeting a need of the citizens in the area and is offering programs that are unique to the city of Colleyville. She also reported she is working with a local wildlife. rehabilitator to have animals reintroduced into the nature center. Steve Rahn reported a prototype of the signs has been forward to Keith Fisher for his recommendations. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of May 2, 1994 page 4... 8. ADUl,T ATHLETICS Skip Keller reported six teams had expressed interest in the adult softball league offered however only two had paid and there did not appear to be enough interest at this time. The department will try to offer another league in the late summer/early fall. Board members have varying views on offering the league. Opponents questioned duplicating services already offered by other cities, adding another group that is going to make demands when we can't support what we already have; along with the agreement to homeowners surrounding City Park not to have organized leagues on Sundays so they would have one day of quiet and access to the park. Supporters think it is important and do not want to take one shot and quit; adult programs fund what we are going to do; want to see a strong effort to get one sport going. After much discussion it was decided to offer a homeowner's association volleyball tournament in conjunction with the first Concert Under the Trees on June 12. 9. Policy of Park Board Meetings No discussion at this time OTHER CONCERNS Rich Hendler expressed concerns about errors and ommission liability and insurance and requested an opinion from the City Attorney by the June meeting. Board members agreed clarification is needed in this area and would like a report as soon as possible. Ray Brockie made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Chuck Walton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.