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DRAFT
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 1, 1993
At 7:00pm Chairman Alan Linford announced to the Board that due to
lack of a quorum the discussion be directed to Mr. Bo Bass of
Schrickel, Rollins and Associates and his presentation of the Texas
Parks and wildlife Department park grant.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Alan Linford called the meeting to order at 8: 30pm on
February 1, 1993.
ROLL CALL: Present were Alan Linford, Mike Billings, Jim Hoff,
Yvonne Hatton, Gail Mills, Dave Draz, Assistant City Manager, David
Fain, Parks and Recreation Coordinator and Terri Holmes, Parks and
Recreation Secretary. curtis Hamilton, Paul Vigiletti and Jack
Hartnett were absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Jim Hoff made a motion to approve the January
4, 1993 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes. Mike Billings
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. DISCUSSION OF THE POINT SCORING ANALYSIS FOR TEXAS PARKS
AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT PARK GRANTS.
A comprehensive report from Schrickel, Rollins and
Associates, Inc. was submitted to the Board for review.
Mr. Bo Bass of SR&A gave an overview of the submittal
highlighting the point scoring analysis and its
relationship to the following park sites: City Park (score
of 87pts.), Sparger Park Extension (score of 74pts.),
Kimzey Park Extension (score of 69pts.) and Bransford Park
(non-viable grant). Mr. Bass stressed that combined
efforts, funds, ADA compliance, interlocal agreements and
cooperative sharing are crucial elements in point scoring
for the above mentioned sites. He also made comparisons
from previous minimum funded scores to current forecasted
scores. Recommendations were discussed as to which types
of facilities (tennis courts, basketbal1 courts, playground
equipment, softball fields, open space and trails, etc.)
will produce the most competitive point score for a site.
Mr. Bass further stated since the construction of Pleasant
Run and Mill Creek Subdivision certain priorities may
change in regards to needed facilities.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO
PLEASANT RUN PARK.
Chairman Linford commented positively on the improvements
to the park, however, also noting the lack of signs
indicating the park is not yet open. Jim Hoff reported the
Soccer Association will continue to contribute funds for
improvements. David Fain reported that the city does not
have funding for the goals.
NO ACTION TAKEN
3 . UPDATE
ON
THE
UPCOMING
YOUTH
SPORTS
SEASON.
Chairman Linford reported it is the desire of the Park
Board that a stronger effort be made to coordinate the
seasons among the various sports associations. David Fain
reported that dates will be solidified on February 9th.
Gail Mills suggested semi annual meetings be part of the
agreement between the associations and the Board.
Dave Draz reported due to the recent tax election results,
the city cannot build an additional baseball field. He
also reported that the baseball association has informally
approached the City about constructing the field themselves
with city approval. Concerns expressed by the Board were
liability, volunteer involvement, fund raising and
supervision. Asked if the City would have the time if
funding were provided, David Fain responded affirmatively.
4. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A POLICY FOR
NAMING PARKS AND RECREATION SITES AND FACILITIES.
Dave Draz reported that after reviewing several policies
staff chose PIano's as the most comprehensive. His
questions to the Board were:
1) What do you want it to be?
2) Where do we place it in the City Policy system?
3) How do we use it?
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5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF NAMING THE PARK SITE
LOCATED IN THE MILL CREEK SUBDIVISION.
A list of suggested names was submitted to the Board for
review. Yvonne Hatton stressed the primary emphasis of the
park is the nature trails and natural preservation,
therefore, consideration should be given to these two
factors. After much discussion it was the consensus of the
Board that Dave Draz will contact Mr. Ross Callhoun of
Herman Smith Co. regarding the names suggested by the Park
Board.
6. UPDATE ON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROJECTS.
A) Council approved the name of "Pleasant Run Park".
B) David Fain addressed the Board as to meeting facilities
scheduling and a new policy regarding fees being in effect.
C) Chairman Linford expressed concern for a more detailed
presentation of the Camp and Tennis classes being offered
in the Spring/Summer F.A.C.T.S. brochure.
D) David Fain reported that a new employee for the Parks and
Rec. Dept. will be on board on or around February 22nd.
E) David Draz reported that the City Attorney is reviewing the
Park Ordinances.
F) The Parks Department has three new phone numbers i.e. a
rollover line and a metro line.
ADJOURN
Gail Mills made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 p.m. Mike
Billings seconded the motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Approved by:
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Terri Holmes
Parks & Recreation Secretary
David Fain
Parks & Recreation Coordinator
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