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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
JANUARY 4, 1993
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Alan Linford called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on
Monday, January 4, 1993.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Alan Linford, Gail Mills, Mike Billings, Jack
Hartnett, Yvonne Hatton, Jim Hoff, Dave Draz, Assistant city
Manager and Sharon Curry, Recreation supervisor
ABSENT: Paul Vigiletti, Curtis Hamilton
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were amended as follows:
Item #3: Gail Mills report on the Natatorium should read:
"...location will be off Pool Road...Some issues discussed were
community access, races, handicap ramps..."
Item #5: Jim Hoff recommended including his comments that he does
not think the City should pay for trees on Mr. Scott's property
until the upcoming election determines if funding will be available
for lighting at the new site which would eliminate the current
problem.
JIM HOFF MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED. MIKE
BILLINGS SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
1. NAMING OF PARK SITE LOCATED ON PLEASANT RUN ROAD
After much discussion by the Board concerning various names
for the site and several citizens in the area expressing
concerns over naming the park after an individual, it was the
consensus of the Board to submit the name "Pleasant Run Park"
to the City Council for approval.
2. DISCUSSION OF ATHLETIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE UPCOMING
BASEBALL SEASON.
Dave Drazbriefed the Board on the facilities improvements
requested by the baseball association at a recent meeting in
which the City and Association discussed their concerns about
flOOding, drainage and field conditions. The construction of
an additional field to accommodate anticipated growth was also
discussed. He reported the City Manager has committed $25,000
to the project, and the City is committed to working with the
association.
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3. UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARK SITE LOCATED IN THE MILL
CREEK SUBDIVISION
Dave Draz reported there will be a meeting on Wednesday,
January 13 to discuss the plans. At that time they will enter
the local and state review process. Yvonne Hatton stated no
action has been taken on naming the park at this time and
asked the Board to give suggestions to her.
4. UPDATE ON THE 92-93 BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Sharon Curry reported the basketball program has grown by 82
players from the 92 season and from 33 to 45 teams. The
largest increase is in the girls program which grew from 24
players to 85. For the first time the program has reached
maximum capacity and not all players registering after the
registration deadline were able to be placed on teams.
(Appendix I)
The Board held a discussion regarding the overlapping of
seasons, and better utilization of available facilities. It
was the consensus of the Board that all athletic association
presidents be required to submit season dates for
consideration at a joint meeting with the city and a master
schedule be worked out to eliminate as much overlap as
possible.
5. DISCUSSION OF TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE GRANT APPLICATION FOR
CITY PARK
Dave Draz reported that Shrickel, Rollins & Associates (SRA)
has been hired by the city to do an analysis of the grant
funding potential for various park projects. The conclusion
of SRA is that City Park if submitted today, would score 87
points based on including the tennis center (25 points) being
a major first time recreational opportunity, playground acres
and multipurpose court. He reported interlocal agreements and
cooperative sharing are critical to a competitive grant
application, along with showing cash and/or donations, ADA
compliance and mainstreamming the disabled population. He
stressed to the Board that city Park project is larger than
the grant application itself, and the application would be
structured to gain the highest possible point score.
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6. OTHER CONCERNS
Yvonne Hatton reported January 26 has been designated as
design day for the creative playground and encouraged all
Board members to attend.
Jim Hoff made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mike
Billings seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Approved by:
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Recreation Supervisor
Dave Draz
Assistant City Manager